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[ { "from": "human", "value": "What causes Dry Mouth ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Dry mouth can cause several problems, including difficulty tasting, chewing, swallowing, and speaking. Swallowing may be especially difficult for those with too little saliva. For example, people with dry mouth m...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the symptoms of Dry Mouth ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Dry mouth can be uncomfortable. Some people notice a sticky, dry feeling in the mouth. Others notice a burning feeling or difficulty while eating. The throat may feel dry, too, and swallowing without...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What causes Dry Mouth ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Yes. More than 400 medicines, including some over-the-counter medications, can cause the salivary glands to make less saliva, or to change the composition of the saliva so that it can't perform the functions it s...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the treatments for Dry Mouth ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Certain cancer treatments can affect the salivary glands. Head and neck radiation therapy can cause the glands to produce little or no saliva. Chemotherapy may cause the salivary glands to produce...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What causes Dry Mouth ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Some diseases affect the salivary glands. Sjgren's syndrome and diabetes can cause dry mouth. Injury to the head or neck can damage the nerves that tell salivary glands to make saliva." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Dry Mouth ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Sjgren's Syndrome Clinic National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Building 10, Room 1N113 10 Center Drive MSC 1190 Bethesda, MD 20892-1190 301-435-8528 http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/Research/NID...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Dry Mouth ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "For information about the clinical trial on this topic, visit: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00372320?order=1. If you would like to read an interview with Dr. Bruce Baum, the study's principal invest...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the treatments for Dry Mouth ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Dry mouth treatment will depend on what is causing the problem. If you think you have dry mouth, see your dentist or physician. He or she can help to determine what is causing your dry mouth. If y...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Dry Mouth ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "You should avoid sticky and sugary foods. If you do eat them, brush immediately afterwards. Also, be aware that spicy and salty foods can cause pain in a dry mouth. You should also avoid drinks with caffeine an...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Dry Mouth ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research 1 NOHIC Way Bethesda, MD 20892-3500 (301) 402-7364 http://www.nidcr.nih.gov" } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Osteoporosis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "A Bone Disease Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens the bones to the point that they become fragile and break easily. Women and men with osteoporosis most often break bones in the hip, spine, and...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Who is at risk for Osteoporosis? ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Risk Factors You Can't Change Some risk factors for osteoporosis cannot be changed. These include - Gender. Women are at higher risk for osteoporosis than men. They have smaller bones and lose bone m...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the symptoms of Osteoporosis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Fractures -- A Possible Warning Sign Osteoporosis does not have any symptoms until a fracture occurs. Women and men with osteoporosis most often break bones in the hip, spine, and wrist. But any f...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How to diagnose Osteoporosis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Who Should Be Tested? The United States Preventive Service Task Force recommends that women aged 65 and older be screened (tested) for osteoporosis, as well as women aged 60 and older who are at increased ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the treatments for Osteoporosis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Who Treats Osteoporosis? Although there is no cure for osteoporosis, it can be treated. If your doctor does not specialize in osteoporosis, he or she can refer you to a specialist. There is not...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Osteoporosis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Scientists are pursuing a wide range of basic and clinical studies on osteoporosis. Significant advances in preventing and treating osteoporosis continue to be made. Su...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Osteoporosis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens the bones to the point that they break easily. Women and men with osteoporosis most often break bones in the hip, spine, and wrist, but osteoporosis can be th...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Who is at risk for Osteoporosis? ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Some risk factors for osteoporosis cannot be changed. These include - Gender. Women are at higher risk for osteoporosis than men. They have smaller bones and lose bone more rapidly than men do because ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Who is at risk for Osteoporosis? ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Here are risk factors for osteoporosis that you can control. - Poor diet. Getting too little calcium over your lifetime can increase your risk for osteoporosis. Not getting enough vitamin D -- either ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Who is at risk for Osteoporosis? ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "If you have any of these red flags, you could be at high risk for weak bones. Talk to your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care professional. Do any of these apply to you? - ____ Im older th...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Who is at risk for Osteoporosis? ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Women have smaller bones, and they lose bone more rapidly than men because of hormone changes that occur after menopause. Therefore, women are at higher risk for osteoporosis." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How to prevent Osteoporosis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Preventing falls is a special concern for men and women with osteoporosis. Falls can increase the likelihood of fracturing a bone in the hip, wrist, spine, or other part of the skeleton. In addition to the ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Who is at risk for Osteoporosis? ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The more likely you are to fall, the higher your risk for a fracture. And more severe falls increase your risk for fractures. Factors that increase your risk of falling and of fracturing a bone include...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Osteoporosis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "If you have osteoporosis, ask your doctor which activities are safe for you. If you have low bone mass, experts recommend that you protect your spine by avoiding exercises or activities that flex, bend, or t...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the symptoms of Osteoporosis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Osteoporosis does not have any symptoms until a fracture occurs. Some people may be unaware that they have already experienced one or more spine fractures. Height loss of one inch or more may be t...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Osteoporosis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Consider talking to your doctor about being evaluated for osteoporosis if - you are a man or woman over age 50 or a postmenopausal woman and you break a bone - you are a woman age 65 or older - you are a w...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How to diagnose Osteoporosis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Diagnosing osteoporosis involves several steps, starting with a physical exam and a careful medical history, blood and urine tests, and possibly a bone mineral density assessment. When recording informatio...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the treatments for Osteoporosis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "A comprehensive osteoporosis treatment program includes a focus on proper nutrition, exercise, and safety issues to prevent falls that may result in fractures. In addition, your doctor may pres...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the treatments for Osteoporosis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Several medications are approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of osteoporosis. Since all medications have side effects, it is important to talk to your doctor about whi...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Osteoporosis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Millions of Americans are able to lead healthy, productive lives while living with osteoporosis. If you have been feeling symptoms of depressionsuch as loss of appetite, hopelessness, feeling useless and hel...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Kidney Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "What the Kidneys Do You have two kidneys. They are bean-shaped and about the size of a fist. They are located in the middle of your back, on the left and right of your spine, just below your rib cage. The ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How to prevent Kidney Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Risk Factors Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two leading causes of kidney disease. Both diabetes and high blood pressure damage the small blood vessels in your kidneys and can cause kidney diseas...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the symptoms of Kidney Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Kidney Disease Kidney disease is often called a \"silent\" disease, because most people have no symptoms with early kidney disease. In fact, you might feel just fine until your kidneys have almo...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the treatments for Kidney Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Different Treatments for Different Stages There are several types of treatments related to kidney disease. Some are used in earlier stages of kidney disease to protect your kidneys. These med...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the treatments for Kidney Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Kidney disease can get worse over time, and may lead to kidney failure. Kidney failure means advanced kidney damage with less than 15% normal function. Most people with kidney failure have sy...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Kidney Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Many areas of Research Researchers are working at every stage of kidney disease to improve diagnosis and treatment, including - trying to find a better way to identi...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Kidney Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Kidney disease -- also known as chronic kidney disease (CKD) -- occurs when kidneys can no longer remove wastes and extra water from the blood or perform other functions as they should. According to the Ce...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What causes Kidney Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Kidney disease is most often caused by diabetes or high blood pressure. Each kidney contains about one million tiny filters made up of blood vessels. These filters are called glomeruli. Diabetes and high blo...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "Who is at risk for Kidney Disease? ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two leading risk factors for kidney disease. Both diabetes and high blood pressure damage the small blood vessels in your kidneys and can cause kidney disease...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the symptoms of Kidney Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Kidney disease is often called a \"silent\" disease, because most people have no symptoms in early kidney disease. In fact, you might feel just fine until your kidneys have almost stopped workin...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Kidney Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "When you visit your doctor, here are questions to ask about your kidneys. - What is my GFR? - What is my urine albumin result? - What is my blood pressure? - What is my blood glucose (for people with...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the treatments for Kidney Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Treatments for early kidney disease include both diet and lifestyle changes and medications. Diet and lifestyle changes, such as eating heart healthy foods and exercising regularly to maintai...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the treatments for Kidney Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "During your next health care visit, talk to your provider about your test results and how to manage your kidney disease. Below is a list of questions you may want to ask. Add any questions yo...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Kidney Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "When your kidneys fail, they are no longer able to filter blood and remove waste from your body well enough to maintain health. Kidney failure causes harmful waste and excess fluid to build up in your body...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the treatments for Kidney Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Dialysis is a treatment to filter wastes and water from your blood. There are two major forms of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. (Watch the video to learn more about dialysis....
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Kidney Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Instead of dialysis, some people with kidney failure -- including older adults -- may be able to receive a kidney transplant. This involves having a healthy kidney from another person surgically placed int...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Kidney Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "There are many researchers who are working on kidney disease. They are looking for ways to improve diagnosis, make treatments more effective, and make dialysis and tr...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Alzheimers disease is a brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. It begins slowly and gets worse over time. Currently...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What causes Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "There are two types of Alzheimers diseaseearly-onset and late-onset. Early-onset Alzheimers is a rare form of the disease that occurs in people age 30 to 60. It occurs in less than 5 percent of all peop...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Alzheimer's disease varies from person to person so not everyone will have the same symptoms. Also, the disease progresses faster in some people than in others. In general, though, Alzheime...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How to prevent Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Currently, no medicines or other treatments are known to prevent Alzheimers disease, but scientists are studying many possibilities. These possibilities include lifestyle factors such as exercise and...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the treatments for Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Medications Can Treat Symptoms There is no known cure for Alzheimer's disease, but there are medicines that can treat symptoms of the disease. Most Alzheimers medicines work best for peo...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other organizations has expanded knowledge of brain function in healthy older people, identifie...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "All types of people are needed to volunteer for Alzheimers research. People with Alzheimer's disease or MCI, those with a family history of Alzheimers, and healt...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Alzheimers disease is a brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. It begins slowly and gets worse over time. Currently...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Dementia is a loss of thinking, remembering, and reasoning skills that interferes with a persons daily life and activities. Alzheimers disease is the most common cause of dementia among older people. ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, is a condition that can be an early sign of Alzheimers diseasebut not everyone with MCI will develop Alzheimers. People with MCI can still take care of themselves an...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Memory problems are typically one of the first signs of Alzheimers disease, though different people may have different initial symptoms. A decline in other aspects of thinking, such as finding the rig...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Alzheimer's disease has three stages: early (also called mild), middle (moderate), and late (severe). A person in the early stage of Alzheimers may - find it hard to remember things - ask the same q...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What causes Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Scientists do not yet fully understand what causes Alzheimer's disease in most people. In early-onset Alzheimers, which occurs in people between the ages of 30 and 60, a genetic mutation is usually the ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How to diagnose Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The only definitive way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease is to find out whether plaques and tangles exist in brain tissue. To look at brain tissue, doctors perform a brain autopsy, an examination of ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How to diagnose Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "An early, accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease helps people and their families plan for the future. It gives them time to discuss care options, find support, and make legal and financial arrang...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How to diagnose Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "The time from diagnosis of Alzheimers disease to death varies. It can be as little as 3 or 4 years if the person is over 80 years old when diagnosed or as long as 10 years or more if the person is y...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the treatments for Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Currently, no treatment can stop Alzheimer's disease. However, four medications are used to treat its symptoms. These medicines may help maintain thinking, memory, and speaking skills fo...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How to prevent Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Currently, no medicines or treatments are known to prevent Alzheimer's disease, but scientists are studying many possibilities. These possibilities include lifestyle factors such as exercise and phys...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How to prevent Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Research suggests that exercise may play a role in reducing risk for Alzheimers disease. Animal studies show that exercise increases both the number of small blood vessels that supply blood to the br...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How to prevent Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "A number of studies suggest that eating certain foods may help keep the brain healthyand that others can be harmful. Researchers are looking at whether a healthy dietone that includes lots of fruits,...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How to prevent Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Keeping the mind sharpthrough social engagement or intellectual stimulationis associated with a lower risk of Alzheimers disease. Activities like working, volunteering, reading, going to lectures, an...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Basic research helps scientists gain new knowledge about a disease process, including how and why it starts and progresses. In Alzheimers disease, basic research...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Translational research grows out of basic research. It creates new medicines, devices, or behavioral interventions aimed at preventing, diagnosing, or treating a...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Clinical research is medical research involving people. It includes clinical studies, which observe and gather information about large groups of people. It also ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the treatments for Alzheimer's Disease ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "People with Alzheimer's disease, those with mild cognitive impairment, those with a family history of Alzheimers, and healthy people with no memory problems who want to help scientists t...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Rheumatoid Arthritis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "An Inflammatory, Autoimmune Disease Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease that causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in the joints. It can cause mild to severe symptoms. Rh...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What causes Rheumatoid Arthritis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Actual Cause Is Unknown Scientists believe that rheumatoid arthritis may result from the interaction of many factors such as genetics, hormones, and the environment. Although rheumatoid arthritis somet...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Swelling and Pain in the Joints Different types of arthritis have different symptoms. In general, people with most forms of arthritis have pain and stiffness in their joints. Rheumatoid ar...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Most Symptoms Are Treatable Doctors use a variety of approaches to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The goals of treatment are to help relieve pain, reduce swelling, slow down or help preven...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Rheumatoid Arthritis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Scientists are making rapid progress in understanding the complexities of rheumatoid arthritis. They are learning more about how and why it develops and why som...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Rheumatoid Arthritis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease that causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in the joints. It can cause mild to severe symptoms. People with rheumatoid arthritis may f...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What causes Rheumatoid Arthritis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Scientists believe that rheumatoid arthritis may result from the interaction of many factors such as genetics, hormones, and the environment. Although rheumatoid arthritis sometimes runs in families, t...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by inflammation of the joint lining. This inflammation causes warmth, redness, swelling, and pain around the joints. The pain of rheumatoid arthritis ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How to diagnose Rheumatoid Arthritis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Rheumatoid arthritis can be difficult to diagnose in its early stages because the full range of symptoms develops over time, and only a few symptoms may be present in the early stages. As part of t...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How to diagnose Rheumatoid Arthritis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "There is no single, definitive test for rheumatoid arthritis. Common tests for rheumatoid arthritis include - The rheumatoid factor test. Rheumatoid factor is an antibody that is present eventually...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Medication, exercise, and, in some cases, surgery are common treatments for this disease. Most people who have rheumatoid arthritis take medications. Some drugs only provide relief for ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Most people who have rheumatoid arthritis take medications. Some drugs only provide relief for pain; others reduce inflammation. Still others, called disease-modifying anti-rheumatic dr...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Rheumatoid Arthritis ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Rest. People with rheumatoid arthritis need a good balance between rest and exercise; they should rest more when the disease is active and exercise more when it is not. Rest helps to reduce active jo...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Hearing Loss ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hearing loss is a common problem caused by noise, aging, disease, and heredity. Hearing is a complex sense involving both the ear's ability to detect sounds and the brain's ability to interpret those sounds,...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How to prevent Hearing Loss ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Causes of Hearing Loss Hearing loss happens for many reasons. Some people lose their hearing slowly as they age. This condition is called presbycusis. Doctors do not know why presbycusis happens, but it see...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the symptoms of Hearing Loss ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Don't Ignore Hearing Problems Some people have a hearing problem without realizing it. Others might think they have a problem, but are too embarrassed to tell their doctor, friends, or family. You...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the treatments for Hearing Loss ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Your doctor can recommend strategies to help reduce the effects of a hearing loss. Scientists are studying ways to develop new, more effective methods to treat and prevent hearing loss. Hearing...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How many people are affected by Hearing Loss ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Approximately 17 percent, or 36 million, of American adults say that they have some degree of hearing loss. Hearing loss is a common condition in older adults. Roughly one-third of American...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Hearing Loss ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Presbycusis is common in older adults. Presbycusis comes on gradually as a person ages and mostly affects people over 50. Doctors do not know why presbycusis happens, but it seems to run in families. Presbyc...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What causes Hearing Loss ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Hearing loss can result from taking certain medications. \"Ototoxic\" medications damage the inner ear, sometimes permanently. Check with your doctor if you notice a problem while taking a medication." } ]
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How to prevent Hearing Loss ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Washing your hands frequently can help prevent upper respiratory infections, which can lead to an ear infection called otitis media. The ear infection otitis media can be a cause of long-term hearing loss. ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the treatments for Hearing Loss ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Assistive Listening Devices Assistive listening devices devices can help you hear in certain listening environments. These can include telephone and cell phone amplifying devices, smart phone ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How to prevent Hearing Loss ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health are studying the causes of hearing loss as well as new treatments. For example, they are studying ways to improve hearing aids so that you can hear ce...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Low Vision ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Everyday Tasks Are Challenging Low vision means that even with regular glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery, people find everyday tasks difficult to do. Reading the mail, shopping, cooking, seeing th...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What causes Low Vision ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Eye Diseases and Health Conditions Most people develop low vision because of eye diseases and health conditions like macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetes. Your eye care professional can tell t...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What are the symptoms of Low Vision ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "There are many signs that can signal vision loss. For example, even with your regular glasses, do you have difficulty - recognizing faces of friends and relatives? - doing things that require you ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What is (are) Low Vision ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Low vision is a visual impairment, not correctable by standard glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery, that interferes with a person's ability to perform everyday activities. (Watch the video to learn m...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What causes Low Vision ?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Low vision can result from a variety of diseases, disorders, and injuries that affect the eye. Many people with low vision have age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, or diabetic retinopathy. Age...