Question

a common problem in people between the ages of 40 and 50 that can lead to permanent hearing loss is
a. otitis media
b. sensorineural hearing loss
c. ménières disease
d. conductive hearing loss
please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Sensorineural hearing loss is a common type of hearing loss that occurs with aging and can lead to permanent hearing impairment in middle - aged individuals (ages 40 - 50). Otitis media is an ear infection, Ménière's disease is associated with inner - ear fluid problems and has other symptoms like vertigo, and conductive hearing loss is due to problems in the outer or middle ear that can often be treated.

Answer:

B. sensorineural hearing loss