Presbyacusis is one among the many socio-medical problems, which is considered as a hidden disability. The hearing impairment in elderly people is described as presbyacusis. Hearing problem among elderly people is a major issue and a person with hearing loss may be unable to hear doorbells and alarms, to respond while talking with anyone, etc. All this can make them feel frustrated, lonely, and depressed. It is the third most common chronic condition after arthritis and hypertensive diseases among elders. Hearing loss can be improved by using the hearing aids. Hearing aids work well for some while for others; it may not be a perfect solution due to many reasons such as some people do not buy aids that meet their needs, incorrect amplification adjustments, low custom design, etc. In classics of Ayurveda this ailment has been described as karnabaadhirya under the heading of ear diseases. Karnapurana (Instillation of medicated oil into the external auditory canal) is one of the major treatments for ear diseases explained in classics. Clinical observation has shown its effectiveness in the management of presbyacusis. A case report of 75-year-old male who presented with complaints of reduced hearing and tinnitus in both ears has been presented here.
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