This book starts by discussing the anatomy and physiology of the inner ear. Then it delves deeper into hearing loss, how to prevent it, and the genetics behind it. How to manage related symptoms such as hyperacusis and tinnitus is also discussed as well as current medical treatments and new immunological approaches to treating hearing loss. Furthermore, the most up-to-date hearing devices such as digital hearing aids, implantable bone conduction devices, and cochlear implants are discussed at great length.
Each chapter opens with an overview of its main concepts, is filled with various illustrations and tables to aid in the explanation of the text, and concludes with a list of the pertinent citations. This fascinating book is especially aimed at people with hearing loss and includes pertinent information on devices assisting them in hearing. This unique book that is addressed to both patients and professionals, is an easy to read book and will update them about the management of hearing loss in 2023 and beyond.
Edited by:
Adrien A Eshraghi (Univ Of Miami Usa) Imprint: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Country of Publication: Singapore ISBN:9789811287961 ISBN 10: 9811287961 Pages: 268 Publication Date:26 July 2024 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Primary
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active