Home > Medical > Hearing management > FAQs Updated 07 December 2017 What are the things that can cause hearing loss in later life? There are multiple causes of hearing loss in later life. These include viral and bacterial infections such as meningitis, drug toxicity, excessive noise exposure or ear infections. 0 Ruslan Guzov There are multiple causes of hearing loss in later life. These include viral and bacterial infections such as meningitis, drug toxicity, excessive noise exposure, middle ear infection, head trauma and ear infections. Watch these life-changing Widex news stories Sponsored by What to Read Next {{item.title}} From our sponsor Read Health24’s Comments Policy Comment on this story 0 comments Comments have been closed for this article. Logout Comment 0 characters remaining Share on Facebook Loading comments... Ask the Expert Hearing Expert Dr Kara Hoffman graduated from UCT in 2004, thereafter she completed her year of community service in Durban. In 2010 she completed her Masters Degree in Paediatric Aural Rehabilitation from UKZN. In 2016, she became a Doctor of Audiology through the University of Arizona (ATSU). Dr Hoffman and her partner Lauren Thompson opened a fully diagnostic audiology practice called Thompson & Hoffman Audiology Inc. In 2011 with world-class technology and equipment to be able to offer the broad public all hearing-related services including hearing testing for adults and babies, vestibular (balance) assessments and rehabilitation, industrial audiology, hearing devices, central auditory processing assessments for school-aged children, school screening, neonatal hearing screening programmes at Alberlito and Parklands Hospital, cochlear implants and other implantable devices, medicolegal assessments and advanced electroacoustic assessments of hearing. Thompson and Hoffman Audiology Inc. are based at Alberlito Hospital in Ballito, St Augustines Hospital in Durban and at 345 Essenwood Road, Musgrave. The practices are all wheelchair friendly. There are three audiologists that practice from Thompson & Hoffman – including Dr Kara Hoffman, Lauren Thompson & Minette Lister. The practice boasts professional, highly qualified, and extensive diagnostic services where all your hearing healthcare needs can be met. The additional licensing in vestibular assessment and rehabilitation, paediatric rehabilitation and cochlear implantation places this practice in one of the top specialist audiological positions in South Africa, with a wealth of experience in all clinical areas of audiology and is a very well respected and sought-after practice. Ask a question Questions posted to Hearing Expert questions answered by the expert Q: Middel oordom wat bly bars posted on 17/04/2018 Q: Advice for patulous eustachian tube posted on 14/04/2018 Q: "Sonbesie" gesuis in my ore posted on 26/03/2018 Q: Smelly ear discharge posted on 19/03/2018 Q: Should a suspected ruptured ear drum and canal be cleaned? Please help. Remote location. posted on 13/03/2018 Q: My ear smells foul and has discharge posted on 13/03/2018 Q: Cannot hear in my one ear posted on 10/03/2018 Q: Vergrooisel posted on 28/02/2018 Q: Tunnel sound after delivery posted on 18/02/2018 Q: Heart beating or pulse, in right ear. posted on 13/02/2018 Q: Hearing problem posted on 08/02/2018 Q: My ore Pyn en dit loop uit wat kan ek genbruik posted on 04/02/2018 Q: Is long term ear ringing dangerous? posted on 31/01/2018 Q: What causes a heart beat like sound in the ears posted on 30/01/2018 Q: Severe headaches and dizziness posted on 29/01/2018 load more × Still have a question? Get free advice from our panel of experts Your question More detail Your name (optional) The information provided does not constitute a diagnosis of your condition. You should consult a medical practitioner or other appropriate health care professional for a physical exmanication, diagnosis and formal advice. Health24 and the expert accept no responsibility or liability for any damage or personal harm you may suffer resulting from making use of this content. I agree * You must accept our condition To prevent spam please solve this simple math problem: Forum Rules
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