How to treat hearing loss in a 50-year-old

Dec 02, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Xu Gang

Introduction

For hearing loss at age 50, treatment should target the underlying cause. In cases of cerumen impaction, the cerumen can be removed via ear canal irrigation, ear canal suction, or a cerumen hook to alleviate symptoms. Acute otitis media is treated with medications such as cefixime granules or penicillin V potassium tablets. Secretory otitis media is managed using drugs like mometasone furoate nasal spray or fluticasone propionate nasal spray.

Hearing loss in a 50-year-old should be treated according to the specific underlying cause of the symptoms. It is commonly caused by conditions such as cerumen impaction, acute otitis media, or secretory otitis media.

1. Cerumen Impaction

If hearing loss is due to cerumen impaction, it is recommended to remove the earwax under medical guidance using methods such as external auditory canal irrigation, suction, or a cerumen hook. This can help alleviate the condition. If the earwax is too hard to remove, sodium bicarbonate ear drops or ofloxacin ear drops may be used under medical supervision to soften the wax and facilitate removal.

2. Acute Otitis Media

If caused by acute otitis media, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory treatment under medical guidance with medications such as cefixime granules or penicillin V potassium tablets is recommended. This helps control and treat discomfort symptoms associated with acute otitis media.

3. Secretory Otitis Media

If caused by secretory otitis media, treatment under medical guidance with nasal sprays such as mometasone furoate or fluticasone propionate may be recommended. These help maintain patency of the Eustachian tube and nasal passages, improving hearing loss.

In addition, hearing loss at age 50 may also result from other conditions such as sensorineural tinnitus or hypertension. It is advisable to visit a hospital for evaluations such as hearing screening and otoscopic examination to determine the exact cause and receive appropriate, targeted treatment.

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Causes of low-frequency hearing loss in the ear

Low-frequency hearing loss in the ear is generally caused by conditions such as earwax blockage, external otitis, or tympanic membrane perforation. After these symptoms appear, treatment methods vary depending on the underlying cause; therefore, patients are advised to seek medical attention at a hospital for appropriate diagnosis and treatment. In addition to the aforementioned conditions, low-frequency hearing loss may also result from other diseases, such as inner ear damage.

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What causes ear blockage upon waking up from sleep, and what should I do about it?

Waking up with hearing loss in the ear may be caused by conditions such as cerumen impaction, spontaneous tympanic membrane perforation, otitis media, sensorineural hearing loss, or Ménière's disease, which require targeted treatment. If there is a large amount of foreign material in the ear, it may lead to cerumen impaction, blocking the ear canal and easily causing the symptom of hearing loss upon waking.

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Which organ is malfunctioning when hearing is impaired?

Hearing loss in the ears may indicate problems with organs such as the ear, kidneys, or brain. If water enters the ear canal or if the ear has not been cleaned for a long time, leading to cerumen impaction that blocks the ear canal and affects sound conduction, hearing loss may occur. It is recommended to visit a hospital where a doctor can safely remove the cerumen. Do not attempt to handle it yourself, as this may damage the eardrum.

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Sudden ringing in the ears and hearing loss

Many people are extremely fearful of sudden hearing loss caused by work pressure and other factors. This is a symptom of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (sudden deafness). Sudden deafness is triggered by unhealthy lifestyles such as excessive fatigue, staying up late for overtime work, prolonged online gaming, or playing mahjong, which lead to sleep deprivation and vascular tension, resulting in insufficient blood supply to the inner ear. Environmental factors can also contribute to sudden hearing loss.