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Does hearing loss affect speech in adults?

My 75-year-old grandfather lost his hearing. It seems he is getting some speech issues. Does hearing loss affect speech in adults?
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Neronitis

Over the last two months, I have been struggling immensely with dizziness and balance issues. Doctors believe it is inflammation of the inner ear. . . the sensation is not spinning,...
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What is tinnitus?

I got a ringing in my ear that won't go away and my mom thinks it's tinnitus. What is tinnitus?
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Hard bump behind ear, no pain, is getting bigger?

I have a lump behind my right ear. There's no pain, some ringing inside my ear, and I get dizzy and have headaches.
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What's this crackling noise in my ear?

A few days ago, a crackling noise started in my right ear for no apparent reason. I have not shown any signs of being sick. What can it be?
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Is it possible to get ear drops over the counter?

My son has an outer ear infection and I'm trying to find a way to treat it at home because we're away on vacation and he can't see his doctor. Are there any ear drops we could...
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How can I treat son's ear infection at home?

My son has had an ear infection for a while, and we would really rather treat this at home. Is there anything we can do? He's had this infection for a day and a half.
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Why is my right ear clogged?

I had my wisdom teeth out 4 months ago, and my right ear has been clogged since then. I can't hear out of it! What can be the cause?
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Why won't my ear infection go away?

I've had a chronic ear infection that would come and go, and this has been going on for around 3 months. I'm 23 years old, and the only symptom that I really do have is dull ear...
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Ringing in ears after cold. What do I do?

I just had a cold and now there's a ringing in my ears. It's been going on for about 3-4 days. What should I do?
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Cause of heart beat sound in left ear?

I'm 22 years old, and about 5 months ago, I started to hear heartbeat-like sound in my left ear. It's really freaking me out. What could be causing this?
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Does hearing loss affect your speech?

My mother's hearing is getting worse, and I noticed that she isn't talking right. Her words sound slurred. Is it possible for hearing loss to affect your speech?
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Why does hearing loss happen as you age?

My grandmother is 69 years old and her hearing is just getting worse and worse. She has a hearing test next week to see if she needs a hearing aid. I know this is a common problem...
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Why do I hear ringing in my ears?

I'm 21 years old, and I noticed that I have been hearing ringing in my ears. It's been on and off for 2 years, and primarily in my left ear. Should I see a doctor for this?
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Can conductive hearing loss be corrected?

I was just diagnosed with conductive hearing loss, and I'm now using a hearing aid. Is it possible for this type of hearing loss to be reversed?
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What's the normal hearing range for a child?

My daughter has difficulty hearing soft sounds, and this led to her failing her hearing test at her routine appointment. We're being referred to an audiologist to see why. What...
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How often should I have a hearing test?

Last time I had a hearing test, I was only 12 years old. Now I'm 27, but I feel like my hearing should have been checked since my last test. Ideally, how often should I get checked...
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Is a hearing test needed after a loud concert?

This could be a weird question. My ears are still ringing after a concert I went to a few days ago, and it was really loud. Do you think I need to get my hearing checked?
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What are some signs of vertigo?

My aunt has vertigo, and her son also has vertigo, so I always wondered if this symptom or disorder, whatever it is really considered, runs in the family. If someone were to have...
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What causes hearing loss?

My grandpa is 80 years old, and I noticed that he is losing his hearing. Can his age be the cause? Should he see a doctor?
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