Hearing Health
1) Types of hearing loss
There are several types of hearing loss including:
Conductive Hearing Loss
There is an issue in either the outer or middle ear and sound cannot pass efficiently. Ear infections, earwax , eardrum perforation, and various middle ear disorders can cause this type of hearing loss.
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Any damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve causes this type of hearing loss
Aging, loud noise, congenital causes, ototoxic medications, or certain medical conditions are some common causes of this type of hearing loss.
Mixed Hearing Loss
This is a combination of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.
Auditory Processing Disorders
Normal hearing but difficulty interpreting sounds in the brain.That means they hear speech at a normal level but don’t understand it very well.The causes are often unknown, but can be related to neurological or cognitive processing problems.
2)Signs and Symptoms of Hearing Loss
Frequently asking others to repeat the words
Difficulty understanding conversations in noisy environments, especially children’s and women’s voices.
Mishearing some words or confusing similar-sounding words.
Turning up the TV, radio, or phone volume
Ringing or buzzing in the ears (tinnitus)
Avoiding social situations
3) What should I do if I have these symptoms?
4) Tinnitus
5) Taking care of your hearing
Taking care of your hearing is important because it affects different aspects of your quality of life.
- Avoid loud noise, but if you have to be in a loud environment, wear noise-protection ear molds.
- Treat ear infections.
- Avoid inserting any objects into the ear.
- Check your medications with your doctor and ask about their effects on your hearing.
- Control your systemic diseases.
- Annual hearing check.
6) Benefits of healthy hearing:
Better hearing brings a better quality of life.
- Better communication with family and friends
- Increased safety: you can hear warning sounds and stay safe
- Brain health: good hearing reduces cognitive decline
- Emotional well-being
- An active social life
- Better performance at work