Abstract
Introduction- Hearing loss is hidden disability. Audio logical characteristics of hearing loss varies depending on age, gender, geographical location, socioeconomic status, occupational and other causative factors may interact with each other. Aim- The present study aimed at exploring the audio logical characteristics of patients across the age range in both males and females receiving services at Department of ENT at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, India- A retrospective study. Method- A retrospective case analysis was carried out by reviewing 1189 registered cases of those who received services from department of ENT at NSCB Medical College. The details of age, gender, degree, type of hearing loss, and management were obtained
Highlights
Audio logical characteristics are defined based on types, degree, and configuration of hearing loss [3]
An audiologist is a licensed hearing healthcare professional who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss and balance disorders in adults and children
The present study focused on audio logical characteristics of individual with hearing loss in ENT setup: a retrospective study in India
Summary
Audio logical characteristics of hearing loss varies depending on age, gender, geographical location, socioeconomic status, occupational and other causative factors may interact with each other. Hearing loss is hidden disability [1]. Hearing impairment is a broad term that refers to hearing losses of varying degrees ranging from hard-of-hearing to total deafness [2]. Audio logical characteristics are defined based on types, degree, and configuration of hearing loss [3]. Otolaryngologist (ENT) is a medical health care professional who treat the diseases related to the ear, nose, and throat. The major role is to diagnose and treat diseases of the ears, nose, mouth and throat. An audiologist is a licensed hearing healthcare professional who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss and balance disorders in adults and children
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