What Is the Most Likely Cause of Mrs. Santos’ Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Mrs. Santos, a 70-year-old Female, Presents to the Clinic with Complaints of Difficulty Hearing. She Reports That Her Hearing Has Gradually Declined over the Past Few Years. She Denies Any History of Ear Infections or Trauma to the Ears. Mrs. Santos Has a Family History of Hearing Loss, with Her Father and Siblings Also Experiencing Similar Symptoms