Ototoxicity Causes Hearing Damage

Sept. 16, 2011 - PRLog -- Some illnesses may require you to take antibiotics and other medication as treatment. Unfortunately, some medications can have a negative effect on your hearing health; this is called Ototoxicity. An article published on Wikipedia states, “Ototoxicity is damage to the ear (oto-), specifically the cochlea or auditory nerve and sometimes the vestibular system, by a toxin.”

Before beginning any treatment, you should discuss with your doctor the different effects the medication will have on your hearing health. If you have been prescribed Ototoxic drugs, it is important to visit an audiologist. This expert will monitor your hearing health, before, during and after the treatment. As to be able to check for any effects it is having on your hearing.

If you would like to learn more about ways in which you can prevent hearing loss, contact your local New Generation Hearing Miami Hearing Center. An expert audiologist, such as Dr. Joseph Duran, will provide you with tips, which will help safeguard your hearing health.

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