Otosclerosis Symptoms, Treatments & More
Article Sources
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5. Hearing Aids and Otosclerosis
In mild cases of otosclerosis, treatment may not be necessary. The doctor and patient can decide together what level of treatment is appropriate.
Hearing aids are a commonly recommended treatment for otosclerosis symptoms. A hearing aid is a small, discrete device that can be worn inside or just outside the ear to amplify sound. Many people with otosclerosis see an immediate improvement in their symptoms when using hearing aids, which are far less invasive than surgery.2NHS Choices, NHS, www.nhs.uk/conditions/otosclerosis/.
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