1 Shingles in caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox-varicella-zoster virus. 2  Shingles is a painful infection of the nerve supplying an area of skin and is accompanied by a localised skin rash. 3  Older people and those with a weakened immune system are at greater risk for developing shingles.
Hearing loss, also known as hard of hearing, anacusis or hearing impairment, is a partial or total inability to hear. It may occur in one or both ears. In children hearing problems can affect the ability to learn language and in adults it can cause work related difficulties.
Acoustic hearing loss, also known as acoustic trauma, is a common cause of sensory hearing loss. It occurs when a loud noise damages the hearing mechanisms in the inner ear. It typically occurs in only one ear, though repeated exposure to loud noises can result in both ears being damaged.he symptoms of acoustic hearing loss can be partial or full loss of hearing or an incessant ringing in the ears, also known as tinnitus. People suffering from acoustic trauma often report a feeling of fullness in the ear, causing sounds to seem muffled.