[B] Another reason for deafness is repeated exposure to loud noises, such as loud
music, machinery, lawn mowers etc.A torn eardrum cannot
correctly send vibrations to the inner ear the way an intact eardrum would.Some medications can either reversibly or
irreversibly damage hearing.Some forms of hearing loss or deafness
are related to brain injuries.It starts in
early adulthood and becomes more noticeable after the age of 50.