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  • female
  • 60 Years
  • 14/08/2025

my mom has about 30% hearing loss and we're wondering if surgery is the only option or are there other treatments that could help her

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For 30% hearing loss, hearing aids are usually the primary treatment option, rather than surgery. Hearing aids amplify sounds and improve speech understanding, especially in quiet environments. While surgery, like a cochlear implant, might be considered for more severe hearing loss, it's not the initial approach for moderate hearing loss

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