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Learn More About Presbycusis

Written by - Dr. Trupti Shirole, BAMS, CGO

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Sep 25, 2014

Learn More About Presbycusis

Do's and Dont's

During conversations, turn off the radio or television.
Talk face to face with the person who has hearing loss.
Speak slightly louder than normal, but don't shout. Shouting may distort your speech.
Rephrase your statement into shorter, simpler sentences if it appears you are not being understood.

Published on Sep 25, 2014
Last Updated on Sep 25, 2014

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