Age-related hearing loss has wider ramifications The Impact of hearing loss on health Issues such as cognition and dementia should be recognized and managed Hearing loss affects an estimated 5 percent of the world's population, and will affect twice that number (900 million) in 30 years. The majority of [...]
Childhood Hearing Loss – Often Avoidable, Preventable and Treatable Hearing loss affects over 350 million people worldwide with over 30 million being children. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a paper in line with the principles of the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities focusing on [...]
The Aging Voice Voice disorders are fairly common and in the vast majority of cases - self-limiting. They are seen in all age groups and caused by a variety of factors including overuse / abuse, infection, laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and cancer. There is however an increasing trend in the [...]
Nasal allergy: a review of a common, chronic problem affecting the upper airway. Introduction Nasal allergy (Allergic Rhinitis, AR) is a common condition affecting both the young and the old. It is the commonest immunological disease affecting mankind. Despite this, the condition remains poorly understood, diagnosed and treated worldwide. [...]
