Permanent deafness refers to a condition where a person's ability to hear is completely lost and cannot be restored.
Full definition
This form of deafness usually develops shortly after birth, where degeneration of blood vessels that supply blood to the cochlea (the auditory portion of the inner ear) results
in permanent deafness.
Temporary or transient deafness is most often due to buildup of wax or debris in the ear canals,
while permanent deafness can have a number of causes, including untreated ear infections, injury, drug toxicity, tumors, congenital (birth) defects and old age.
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A permanent deafness can occur even by the innocent popping kiss on their ears.
If it is not attended to thoroughly, or for a long period of time, labyrinthitis caused by bacterial infection can lead to
permanent deafness.
Chronic severe ear infections, tumors, parasitic infections, drug toxicity or traumatic injury can harm the tympanum (eardrum) or the inner / middle ear, resulting in temporary or
permanent deafness.