A 31-year-old patient tells the nurse that he has noticed a progressive loss in his hearing.He says that it does seem to help when people speak louder or if he turns up the volume of a television or radio.The most likely cause of his hearing loss is:

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Otosclerosis is a common cause of conductive hearing loss in young adults between the ages of 20 and 40 years.Presbycusis is a type of hearing loss that occurs with aging.Trauma and frequent ear infections are not a likely cause of his hearing loss.

A 31-Year-Old Patient Tells the Nurse That He Has Noticed