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| | FAQ Hearing Loss |
 | | If you think you have a hearing loss, you should see an Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor, commonly referred to an an ENT, for a hearing test to determine the cause and whether or not it is permanent or temporary. |
 | | There are many causes of tinnitus, such as wax against the ear drum, middle ear infections, otosclerosis (fixation of the stapes or stirrup bone), presbycusis (hearing loss with age), Meniere's syndrome (a problem affecting both the hearing and balance), and acoustic neuroma (small, rare tumor of the acoustic nerve). |
 | | Despite the fact that hearing loss is the most common medical problem in the general population, there are only a few insurance carriers which cover part of the cost of hearing aids. |
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