Hearing Loss Overview

Hearing loss can be a difficult condition with which to cope, both physically and emotionally. It affects your ability to communicate with others, as well as your overall quality of life. Unfortunately, hearing loss is an increasingly prevalent disorder that affects millions of people around the world. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including age, exposure to loud noises, genetic factors, and illness. It's important to understand the causes and effects of hearing loss in order to protect your hearing and manage any symptoms that you may experience.
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Types of Hearing Loss

There are two main types of hearing loss – conductive and sensorineural.
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Symptoms of Hearing Loss

Symptoms can vary depending on the type and severity of the hearing loss you are experiencing. For example, those with conductive hearing loss experience a reduction in sound volume, while those with sensorineural hearing loss struggle to perceive high-pitched sounds. The most common symptom of hearing loss is difficulty understanding dialogue, especially in noisy environments like restaurants or crowded rooms.
Other symptoms include muffled speech, ringing in your ears (tinnitus), difficulty following group conversations, and an increased sensitivity to loud sounds. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it's essential to have your hearing tested as soon as possible so that you can get the necessary treatment and benefit from early detection.
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Treatments for Hearing Loss

Treatment for hearing loss is also dependent on the type of hearing loss you face. As the underlying causes of conductive hearing loss are usually physical in nature, they are considered very curable with medication or surgery. For example, in mild cases of hearing loss caused by wax buildup in the outer or middle ear canal, treatment may include simply cleaning out your ears with a medicated solution at home or by your doctor. Sensorineural hearing loss, on the other hand, is permanent and uncurable, as it is caused by damage to either the auditory nerve or its associated hair cells in the inner ear - neither of which regenerate nor are repairable with surgery. There are, however, ways to manage it with treatment options that may include wearing a hearing aid or getting cochlear implants. Your Hearing Specialist will be able to discuss these options with you based on your individual needs.
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Hearing loss can have a major impact on your life if left untreated. That's why it's important to pay attention to any changes in your ability to hear clearly - especially if you think that you may be suffering from some degree of impairment due to age or any other likely risk factors. Early detection is crucial for a successful prognosis and requires that you get proper treatment sooner rather than later. With the right care and management strategies, hearing loss can be effectively mitigated.
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