What is Cochlear Implant?
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A cochlear implant is an electronic device that can help to provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard-of-hearing. It does not restore normal hearing. It gives a deaf person a representation of sounds in the environment allowing speech to be understood.
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How do members experience Cochlear Implant?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing loss | 15 | 9 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Balance problems | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Loss of sense of smell (anosmia) | 1 | |
| Overwhelmed | 1 | |
| Problems with focusing eyes | 1 | |
| Sensitivity to sudden loud noises | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 4 |
Member evaluations
farolobo
evaluated on May 09, 2020
- Perceived effectiveness for hearing loss: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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