What is Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss can be classified as conductive, sensorineural, or both (mixed loss). Nearly 10% of people in the US have some degree of hearing loss. Some hearing losses are congenital (present at birth) and others are acquired disorders.
What do patients take to treat Hearing Loss and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
These charts show data from Hearing Loss patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Hearing Loss at PatientsLikeMe?
- 224 patients have this condition
- 11 New patients joined this month
- 18 say Hearing Loss is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 75% | Females |
|---|---|
| 25% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 53 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 18 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 19 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 23 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 13 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 3 | |
| 70+ yrs | 1 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 136 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 21 |
These charts show data from Hearing Loss patients who have completed their condition history