The head and neck region contains some of the most complex anatomy in the human body. The key organs that are involved in most of our daily activities which allow us to breathe, phonate, swallow, see, hear, smell and taste are all located in this region.
Hearing loss is the sudden or gradual decrease in how well you can hear sounds. Most commonly caused by age, hearing loss is a common condition that affects up to 25% of people between the ages of 65 and 75, and up to 75% of people over the age of 75. Hearing loss can be mild or severe and can be reversible, temporary or permanent.