Kuulonaleneman
Kuulonaleneman is a Finnish term for the diminished ability to hear, commonly referred to as hearing loss. It encompasses varying degrees of hearing impairment and can be classified by cause (conductive, sensorineural, or mixed) and by severity (mild to profound).
Common symptoms include difficulty understanding speech, especially in noisy environments, the need to raise television or
Causes are diverse and include age-related changes (presbycusis), prolonged exposure to loud noise, ear infections, wax
Diagnosis relies on patient history, physical examination, and audiological tests such as pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry,
Treatment is tailored to the type and degree of loss. Sensorineural loss is commonly managed with hearing
Prevention focuses on minimizing risk factors such as protecting hearing in loud environments, avoiding ototoxic drugs
Kuulonaleneman can have substantial effects on communication, social participation, work, and quality of life, particularly if