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 the 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 ages 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