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Living with Autosomal dominant nonsyndromic hearing loss 3A

An inherited hearing loss that slowly gets worse, starting with high-pitched sounds.

Understanding Autosomal dominant nonsyndromic hearing loss 3A

Autosomal dominant nonsyndromic hearing loss 3A (DFNA3A) is an inherited condition with hearing loss that gets worse over time.

The hearing loss affects high-pitched sounds and can range from mild to profound. It can start before or after a child learns to speak. People with this condition have no other related medical findings.

Signs & symptoms

GARD describes this main feature:

  • Hearing loss that slowly gets worse
  • Trouble hearing high-pitched sounds
  • Hearing loss ranging from mild to profound

Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.

Diagnosis

  1. Talk with your doctor

    Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.

  2. See a specialist

    Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.

  3. Ask which tests can help

    Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.

  4. Connect with expert centers

    Hearing Loss Association of America may keep lists of experts for this condition.

Care & treatment

Care team
A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
Expert care
Expert lists: Hearing Loss Association of America
Treatment
GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
Research
Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.

General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.

Everyday life

Living with a rare condition is easier with support.

  • Connect with Hearing Loss Association of America
  • Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
  • Ask about patient registries that help research
  • Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Bring these questions to your next doctor visit
How quickly might my hearing change over time?
Can genetic testing find the cause of my hearing loss?
What hearing support options might help me?

Quick facts

InheritanceAutosomal Dominant

It is autosomal dominant, so a change in one copy of a gene can cause it. GARD does not name a specific gene here.

Patient organizations

Source: NIH GARD · Autosomal dominant nonsyndromic hearing loss 3AGARD ID 9933 · GARD page updated September 2026 · Plain-language summary by Know Rare; editorial review pending. General information, not medical advice.

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