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Deafness

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Deafness Treatment

The treatment for deafness depends on the underlying cause.

Treatment for deafness may include:

Removal of ear wax
Hearing aid therapy
Surgery for deafness:

Cochlear implant

Deafness clinical trials

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Related Conditions

Acoustic neuroma
Cerumen impaction
Drug side effect
Meniere's disease
Otosclerosis
Presbycusis

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Last Updated: Jul 1, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Deafness References:

Copeland BJ, Pillsbury HC 3rd. Cochlear implantation for the treatment of deafness. Annu Rev Med. 2004;55:157-67.
Puig T, Municio A, Meda C. Universal neonatal hearing screening versus selective screening as part of the management of childhood deafness. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005 Apr 18;(2):CD003731.