title: Deafness might damage your health.
authors.affiliation: Respiratory Unit, Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath BA1 3NG, UK.
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Alexander
authors.forename: Paddy
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ladd
authors.forename: Steve
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Powell
mesh_terms: D003144:Communication Barriers; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D008605:Mental Health Services; D019986:Persons with Hearing Disabilities / Q000523:psychology*