[DOC] [TLE] Hearing Problems. Common hearing problems; Information | Patient [PAR] To hear, the ear must change sound into electrical signals which the brain can 
interpret. ... They can be mild, moderate, severe or profound and affect one or 
both ears. ... Otosclerosis is the most common cause of hearing loss in young 
people. ... it was too loud; many musicians now wear ear filters to protect their 
hearing. [DOC] [TLE] Deafness - a range of causes - Better Health Channel [PAR] The most common cause of adventitious deafness is noise, which accounts for 
over one quarter of people affected by hearing loss. ... Wax - the ear canal 
secretes cerumen, a waxy substance that helps to protect and lubricate the 
tissues. A build-up of wax can block the ear canal, leading to short-term 
conductive deafness. [DOC] [TLE] Deafness and Hearing Loss - body, causes, What Is Hearing? [PAR] Hearing loss and deafness may be present from birth, as a result of many ... that 
aims to prevent hearing loss among musicians and their fans. H.E.A.R. ... 
machinery is one of the most common causes of deafness and hearing loss in the 
United States. ... This dam can be many things, such as the buildup of earwax in 
the ear,... [DOC] [TLE] 9 Surprisingly Common Causes of Hearing Loss - AARP [PAR] Oct 8, 2014 ... Here are unexpected causes of hearing loss and steps you can take to reverse or 
prevent them. ... 1. Earwax buildup. This waxy substance, secreted by glands 
near the ear ... Though far more common in the preschool set, ear infections ... If 
the person sitting next to you can hear the music, it's too loud. [DOC] [TLE] Hearing Loss | American Hearing Research Foundation [PAR] Anatomy of the Ear Types of Hearing Loss Acknowledgments References ... The 
ear is divided into the outer, middle, and inner (Figure 1). ... Excessive noise 
exposure is the most common cause of hearing loss. ... Much research has 
focused on the detection of genetic causes of hearing loss, and many of them can 
now be... [DOC] [TLE] All You Need to Know About Ear Wax Build Up - Clear Ear [PAR] Feb 18, 2016 ... Ear wax is the simple name for cerumen, the waxy oil-like substance produced in 
your ears. ... up, which can lead to ear problems like infection, hearing loss, and 
more. ... Ear wax build up is the most likely cause  though old age, loud ... Now 
it's time to learn how to remove ear wax build up the right way... [DOC] [TLE] Hearing loss in children: Everything you need to know [PAR] Sep 14, 2016 ... Children with hearing loss can have delayed language and speech ... is the most 
common type of genetic congenital hearing loss - autosomal .... If a child has wax 
buildup, an ear infection or another problem causing ... Hearing aids are just one 
kind of device that can help children with hearing loss hear... [DOC] [TLE] Common Causes of Hearing Impairment in Seniors - California Ear ... [PAR] One in four people over the age of 60 have measurable hearing loss. ... The type 
of hearing loss will determine which kind of treatment is most suitable ... One 
reason for this could be an obstruction in the ear canal by wax or some other 
substance. ... How We Hear ... Ear wax build-up is a very common cause of 
hearing loss. [DOC] [TLE] Hearing Loss | HealthLink BC [PAR] What is hearing loss? Hearing loss is a sudden or gradual decrease in how well 
you can hear. ... In adults, the most common causes of hearing loss are: Noise. [DOC] [TLE] Now Hear This: Don't Remove Earwax - Live Science [PAR] Aug 28, 2008 ... Excessive or impacted earwax affects 1 in 10 children and 1 in 20 adults. ... of the 
ears, ear discharge and, in extreme cases, hearing loss. ... That's why tiny glands 
in the outer ear canal constantly pump out a watery substance, which gets ... 
Older adults are more prone to earwax buildup then younger

Question: Now hear this!  One of the most common causes of hearing loss is a buildup of this substance
Answer: earwax