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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for Loss of speech
  1. ... to know about hearing tests? Even mild hearing loss can make it difficult to understand normal speech. Because of this, many older adults will avoid ... on your own are for people with hearing loss that is: Mild , which means you can hear some speech, but soft sounds are hard to hear. Moderate , ... are usually used for people with severe hearing loss who don't benefit from hearing aids. Cochlear implants send sound directly to the hearing nerve. They don't restore normal hearing. But they can help with understanding speech after people have therapy to learn how to ...
  2. ... such as "dada" or "mama" Signs of hearing loss in children include: Unclear speech Not following directions Often saying, "Huh?" Turning the ...
  3. ... mental alertness or being very sleepy Vomiting Headache Loss of muscle coordination that may cause difficulties with walking or speech Changes in behavior Confusion, including not being sure ...
  4. ... You make have difficulty with your balance, slurred speech, slowed reaction time, and loss of judgement. Continuing to drink after you are ...
  5. ... numbness, decreased coordination, or seizures Repeated vomiting Slurred speech and/or unusual behavior One pupil (the black part in the middle of the eye) that's larger than the other Confusion Not being able to wake up, a loss of consciousness, or looking very drowsy For infants ...
  6. ... you to one of the following specialists: A speech and language pathologist , a provider that specializes in diagnosing and treating speech, language, and communication disorders. An otolaryngologist , a doctor ... brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. References American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) [Internet]. Rockville (MD): American ...
  7. ... Johns Hopkins Medicine; Health Library: Vision, Hearing and Speech Overview; [cited 2022 Oct 6]; [about 1 screen]. ... org/healthlibrary/conditions/adult/pediatrics/vision_hearing_and_speech_overview_85,p09510 National Eye Institute [Internet]. Bethesda ( ...
  8. ... quicker to do, but more costly. References American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) [Internet]. Rockville (MD): American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; c1997-2023. Balance System Disorders; [ ...
  9. ... tests, reference ranges, and understanding results . References American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) [Internet]. Rockville (MD): American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; c1997-2023. Balance System Disorders; [ ...