5 Hearing Conditions You Should Know About and When to See a Doctor

The World Health Organization estimates that by 2050, almost 2.5 billion people will have some degree of hearing loss. At least 700 million of these people will need hearing rehabilitation. If unaddressed, hearing loss can impact cognition, communication, employment, education and more. That’s why caring for your ear health is just as important as maintaining overall well-being through a balanced diet and exercise.

To help you become more aware of what a hearing condition might look like, we outline five below and discuss when you should see a doctor.

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You temporarily lose hearing in one or both of your ears

What it is: Acute noise-induced hearing loss or obstructive hearing loss.

If you've ever been to a loud concert without earplugs for hearing protection, you may have ...