Which is age related hearing loss?

• A. Presbycusis
• B. Faxing policy
• C. Retinal detachment
• D. Cerumen impaction

Answer: (A)

Age-related hearing loss is called presbycusis. It’s a gradual sensorineural decline in hearing tied to aging, usually affecting the high frequencies first and progressing over years. People often notice trouble hearing soft sounds and difficulty understanding speech in noisy environments, even though the ear itself isn’t blocked. The underlying changes involve degeneration of the cochlear hair cells and auditory nerve pathways. This is different from earwax buildup or eye conditions, which don’t represent the typical, gradual inner-ear changes of aging. Management centers on hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and communication strategies to improve understanding.