Films for the Humanities and Sciences - Causes of Hearing Loss

Causes of Hearing Loss

This program focuses on the millions of Americans who suffer from hearing loss and examines two important causes: exposure to loud noises and ear infections. Loud noise exposure is a troubling current trend because so many teenagers and young adults frequent rock concerts or listen to music at high volume levels. Such loud noise can destroy the thousands of irreplaceable hearing cells in the inner ear. The only remedy once these cells have been destroyed is a hearing aid. Ear infections are another cause of hearing loss. The program examines how ear infections can develop and the variety of treatments available, from antibiotics to the surgical implantation of tubes. (18 minutes)

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Item#: EDP5364
Copyright date: ©1995
VHS ISBN 978-1-4213-3550-6
DVD ISBN 978-1-4213-3551-3


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