Aging and inner ear dysfunction

Emiro Caicedo, Diego Preciado, George Harris, Frank Ondrey

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Abstract

As humans age, there is a gradual dysfunction of nearly all organ systems. It is said that communication is both what the message is and the manner in which it is interpreted. Hearing is a key part of this communication in man. However, cochlear dysfunction is often an overlooked entity which can seriously affect the quality of life as one ages. It is estimated by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the USA that between 40 and 50 million Americans will experience a disorder of communication during their lifetime, the vast majority of which is hearing loss. While not completely debilitating, hearing problems may result in fear and anxiety, and may also bring up feelings of one's own mortality and aging. This chapter is designed to give the physician a point of reference for diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance disorders that are more common as one ages.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationTextbook of Men's Health and Aging
Subtitle of host publication2nd Edition
PublisherCRC Press
Pages631-643
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9780203089798
ISBN (Print)9780415425803
StatePublished - Dec 20 2007

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