Ear, nose and throat
Age-related hearing loss
Non-infectious · Chronic
The gradual loss of hearing in both ears that happens with ageing, especially for high-pitched sounds.
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Ear, nose and throat
Non-infectious · Chronic
The gradual loss of hearing in both ears that happens with ageing, especially for high-pitched sounds.
Immune system
Non-infectious · Chronic
An allergic reaction in the nose causing sneezing, a runny or blocked nose and itching, often triggered by pollen or dust mites.
Urinary system
Non-infectious · Chronic
An inherited condition affecting a type of collagen in the kidneys, ears and eyes, causing kidney disease and hearing loss.