Age-related hearing loss: Unraveling the pieces

Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol. 2018 Feb 21;3(2):68-72. doi: 10.1002/lio2.134. eCollection 2018 Apr.

Abstract

Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is the most common cause of hearing loss in the world. The development of ARHL in each individual is multifactorial, involving both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. This review highlights several of the key findings in the ARHL literature and discusses future directions.

Level of evidence: NA.

Keywords: Age‐related hearing loss; cochlear synaptopathy; oxidative stress; presbycusis.

Publication types

  • Review