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Temporary and Permanent Hearing Loss in Adults-References

Written by - Himabindu Venkatakrishnan, B.Sc

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Oct 20, 2016

References:

Sensorineural Hearing Loss - (http://www.hearingloss.org/content/types-causes-and-treatment)
5 ways to prevent hearing loss - (http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/hearing-problems/Pages/tips-to-protect-hearing.aspx)

Author: Himabindu. V

Editor: Thilaka Ravi

Technically Checked by: Priyatharshini

Published on Jul 18, 2014
Last Updated on Oct 20, 2016

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