{"id":229,"date":"2021-01-15T18:36:58","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T23:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.fm1.dev\/hearing-loss-overview\/"},"modified":"2021-08-06T16:35:15","modified_gmt":"2021-08-06T20:35:15","slug":"hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/hearing-clinic\/hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n   \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are the signs of hearing loss??\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Symptoms of hearing loss include difficulty understanding what others are saying, asking people to repeat themselves, struggling to hear in crowded places with distracting background noise, the perception that others are mumbling or not speaking clearly, listening to the television or radio at a higher volume than others, experiencing a ringing or buzzing in the ears. 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Mixed hearing loss is a combination of the other two types; this means that in one ear you have an issue with the outer or middle ear and the inner ear.\"\n }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Can hearing loss be prevented?\n\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Some types of hearing loss are preventable. Noise-induced hearing loss can be avoided by wearing proper hearing protection when exposed to occupational or recreational noise and turning down the volume on your TV, radio or personal music device. 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They separate speech from background noises, making it easier to follow conversations in certain environments where distance, competing distractions or poor acoustics are factors.\"\n }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"Will wearing a hearing aid make me appear old or frail?\n\n\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Today\u2019s hearing aids are small and discreet, and some models are completely invisible to others. Besides, asking people to repeat themselves, responding inappropriately when others are talking and social withdrawal are more obvious indicators of hearing loss than wearing hearing aids.\"\n }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What type of hearing aid is best for me?\n\n\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Choosing a hearing aid can be a daunting task. Your audiologist will work closely with you to take into account several factors \u2013 the type and severity of your hearing loss, your lifestyle, the size and shape of your outer ears and inner ear canals and your manual dexterity \u2013 in order to determine the best hearing device for you.\"\n }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is a cochlear implant?\n\n\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"A cochlear implant is an electronic device that converts sound to digital signals that are sent to the brain, bypassing damaged nerve cells, where they are translated as sound. Whereas hearing aids amplify sounds, cochlear implants enable the user to understand speech and speak more clearly. They help patients with severe or profound hearing loss who can\u2019t benefit from hearing aids..\"\n }\n}\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Most Common Causes of Hearing Loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A number of factors can cause hearing loss. The most common include aging, noise exposure, ear infections, excessive earwax, ear or head trauma, genetics, congenital disabilities, benign growths or tumors, otosclerosis, Meniere\u2019s disease and reactions to drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Noise-Induced Hearing Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Noise-induced hearing loss is the most common type experienced by younger individuals. It can be caused by exposure to a single loud sound, such as a gunshot or explosion, or by continuous exposure to loud noise over a period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is estimated that 15 percent of Americans between the ages of 20 and 69 are experiencing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/niosh\/topics\/ohl\/worker.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss that is the result of exposure to excessive noise either at work<\/a> or through recreational activities. High-risk pursuits include hunting, riding motorcycles, listening to music at high volume and even mowing the lawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Age-Related Hearing Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common type of hearing loss is presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss. Diminished hearing is a common side effect of aging, usually coming on gradually and affecting high-pitched sounds most frequently. It occurs as a result of natural changes in the inner ear of an individual over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An estimated one third of adults aged 65 or older experience age-related hearing loss; that number jumps to nearly 50 percent by the age of 75. Presbycusis usually affects both ears equally. It may be mild, moderate or severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-176570493-2-e1610937487629-1280x541.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-176570493-2-e1610937487629-1280x541.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-176570493-2-e1610937487629-768x324.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-176570493-2-e1610937487629-1536x649.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-176570493-2-e1610937487629.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the 3 Types of Hearing Loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Conductive Hearing Loss. <\/strong>Conductive hearing loss occurs when there are problems with the ear canal, eardrum or middle ear. There are a variety of causes including structural deformities, fluid in the middle ear, ear infection, allergies, impacted earwax, perforated eardrum, foreign objects in the ear, otosclerosis and benign tumors. Conductive hearing loss may be correctable with surgery or medication.<\/li><li><strong>Sensorineural Hearing Loss.<\/strong> Sensorineural hearing loss involves problems with the inner ear and is sometimes referred to as \u201cnerve deafness.\u201d Causes include aging, noise exposure, trauma, viruses, autoimmune disorders, otosclerosis, Meniere\u2019s disease, malformations of the inner ear and tumors. Treatment for sensorineural hearing loss usually requires hearing aids.<\/li><li><strong>Mixed Hearing Loss.<\/strong> This is a combination of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss and affects both the inner ear and middle or outer ear. Treatment options depend on the exact cause and may include a combination of medications, surgery and hearing aids.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Single-Sided Deafness?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Single sided deafness (SSD), sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While the majority of patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD is diagnosed in approximately 60,000 people in the United States each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no cure, and treatment can be a challenge because traditional amplification devices prove less effective. However, alternative options are available for managing single sided deafness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Symptoms of Hearing Loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing loss isn\u2019t always easy to detect. Symptoms often develop gradually and your brain learns to adapt, so you might not even notice there is anything wrong until your condition has advanced. Learning to recognize the signs early will improve your odds of successful treatment. Here are 10 signs you might have hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>People seem to mumble when they speak.<\/li><li>You often ask people to repeat themselves.<\/li><li>You <a href=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/hearing-clinic\/tinnitus\/\">experience tinnitus<\/a> (ringing in your ears).<\/li><li>Others complain that you are watching TV or listening to music too loudly.<\/li><li>You are unable to hear everyday household sounds (e.g., ringing doorbell).<\/li><li>You have trouble following conversations in a large group setting, especially when background noise is present.<\/li><li>You have difficulty hearing when you are not facing the speaker.<\/li><li>You have trouble understanding every word in a conversation.<\/li><li>Telephone conversations are difficult for you to follow.<\/li><li>Others accuse you of speaking too loudly.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is Hearing Loss Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common <a href=\"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/hearing-clinic\/choosing-a-hearing-aid\/\">treatment for hearing loss is a hearing aid<\/a>. Your audiologist will work closely with you to take into account several factors \u2013 the type and severity of your hearing loss, your lifestyle, the size and shape of your outer ears and inner ear canals and your manual dexterity \u2013 in order to determine the best hearing device for you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Heuser Hearing Institute<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+15025843573\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(502) 584-3573<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Are the Most Common Causes of Hearing Loss? A number of factors can cause hearing loss. The most common include aging, noise exposure, ear infections, excessive earwax, ear or head trauma, genetics, congenital disabilities, benign growths or tumors, otosclerosis, Meniere\u2019s disease and reactions to drugs. 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