Topic: Research News

Many people assume hearing loss happens gradually. But one early sign may be a persistent ringing or buzzing sound that no one else can hear.

Most people think hearing loss is just part of getting older. But Susan Bianco, 87, from Lancaster, discovered her hearing was changing when conversations became harder to follow. She would ask her husband to repeat what he said, and phone calls became challenging. Noisy social settings were especially frustrating.

Implications

Many people assume hearing loss happens gradually. But one early sign may be a persistent ringing or buzzing sound that no one else can hear.