ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS

The problem of hearing loss is now becoming increasingly important from a medical and social point of view. Despite some progress made in recent years, the number of individuals with hearing defects is increasing largely due to sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is one of the most common diseases and one of the current problems of otorhinolaryngology. 1-6% of the world's population suffers from severe hearing loss, making social communication difficult.The etiology, pathogenesis, modern methods of diagnostics and treatment of patients with sensorineural hearing loss are analyzed in the monograph, the algorithm of diagnostics and treatment of patients with sensorineural hearing loss is developed and recommendations for doctors are given.This monograph is intended for otorhinolaryngology masters, clinical residents and otorhinolaryngology physicians.