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1Jun09 Ototoxicity is a Common Cause of Hearing Loss

It’s true that loud music, chronic ear infections, certain pre-natal conditions, and even some illnesses can cause hearing loss. But another common cause of hearing loss, especially in developing countries, is ototoxicity. An ototoxic hearing loss occurs when a person takes or is prescribed a drug that causes hearing loss as a side effect. Ototoxic [...]