Know the Signs
Struggling to follow conversations? Turning up the TV? Avoiding noisy places? These are common signs of hearing loss — and they don’t fix themselves.
The sooner you act, the easier it is to improve clarity and confidence.
Are you one of millions of people who is experiencing difficulty hearing?
If so, you are certainly not alone. If you feel that you need assistance along your hearing recovery journey or you have questions regarding the issues you may be experiencing, we encourage you to reach out right away!
How Hearing Works
Sound travels through the outer and middle ear to reach the inner ear, where tiny hair cells convert it into nerve signals the brain can interpret. Damage in any part of this system — especially the inner ear — can reduce hearing clarity.
Common Causes of Hearing Loss
One of the most common myths about hearing loss is that only “old people” suffer from it, when in fact, the majority (65%) of people who suffer from hearing damage are actually much younger than 65 and six million people in the U.S. between 18 and 44 suffer from loss of hearing.
Age is a contributing factor, but it still definitely does not rule out the exception of millions of teen and young adult Americans who suffer from hearing loss on a daily basis. The truth is that there are several causes of hearing loss with “exposure to noise” ranking high among the reasons.
- Exposure to extremely loud noises close to the eardrum
- Medicine
- Disease
- Family history of hearing loss
- Aging Process
- Head Trauma
Types and Treatments of Hearing Loss
Treatment of hearing loss depends upon the type of loss. There are four main types of hearing loss:
Conductive
Conductive hearing impairment occurs when there is a problem with the outer or middle ear that interferes with the passing sound to the inner ear.
Sensorineural
Sensorineural Hearing Loss occurs when the hearing organ, the Cochlea, and/or the auditory nerve is damaged or malfunctions so it is unable to accurately send the electrical information to the brain.
Mixed
Combination of conductive and sensorineural
Central
Strokes and central nerve diseases are often the cause of this type of hearing loss. Even when sound is effectively transmitted ear, the brain is unable to properly interpret these signals.
Prevention & Healthy Hearing
Prevention helps maintain your hearing longer and reduces future challenges. Simple habits can help protect hearing:
- Keep everyday sounds at safe volumes
- Take breaks from noisy environments
- Wear ear protection in loud settings
- Stay active and support overall health
