Ask people to repeat their words or to speak more slowly, clearly and loudly Difficulty hearing on the phone Difficulty hearing other people Difficulty understanding words, especially in a noisy place Listening to music or watching television loudly Trouble hearing consonants
Abnormal bone growths or tumors Age-related wear and tear Birth defects that alter the structure of the ear Damage to the inner ear Ear blockage by the earwax High doses of aspirin, other pain relievers, antimalarial drugs or loop diuretics Injury or trauma to the head or skull Ruptured eardrum Working around loud noises for a prolonged period
Otolaryngologist (ENT)
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