It is always a good idea to practice hearing loss prevention techniques, but hearing loss can still sneak up on you. If you experience any of the below signs, you should see an audiologist. Difficulty hearing on the telephone Trouble hearing birds, wind, alarms/bells, women, and children Turning the TV volume too high for others [...]
[ Read More → ]What do you do if someone you know has a hearing problem
If Someone You Know Has a Hearing Problem… Face the person and talk clearly. Stand where there is good lighting and low background noise. Speak clearly and at a reasonable speed. Do not hide your mouth, eat or chew gum. Use facial expressions or gestures to give useful clues. Reword your statement if needed. Be [...]
[ Read More → ]What Causes Hearing Loss?
Most often, a hearing loss develops gradually and painlessly. However, hearing loss can occur for many reasons including: Hearing loss can occur at any age, but is most prevalent in adults over age 50. It can be caused by: Exposure to loud or constant noise Genetics/Heredity Some chemotherapy and radiation treatments Some heavy-duty antibiotics Head [...]
[ Read More → ]How do I know if I have hearing loss?
Hearing loss occurs to most people as they age. Hearing loss can be due to the aging process, exposure to loud noise, certain medications, infections, head or ear trauma, congenital (birth or prenatal) or hereditary factors, diseases, as well as a number of other causes. In the year 2001, there are some 28 million people [...]
[ Read More → ]What are the most common types of hearing loss?
Although there are many types of hearing loss, the most common type is sensorineural (also called “cochlear” or “inner ear” or “nerve loss”), the second most common type of hearing loss is conductive Other types of hearing loss include; mixed and central. When the problem is in the inner ear, a sensorineural hearing loss occurs. [...]
[ Read More → ]What is an audiologist?
According to the State of Massachusetts Board of Examiners for Audiologists, an audiologist is a health care provider with a Masters or Doctoral Degree in Audiology who has completed a period of post-graduate supervised practice and has passed the National Examination in Audiology. Extensive academic and clinical training provides the foundation for patient management from [...]
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