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What is Sensorineural Hearing Loss?
Wednesday, March 21st 2012
Sensorineural hearing loss affects the cochlea or the hearing nerve. It has many causes, but typically hearing aids are the only treatment option.
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What causes sudden hearing loss?
Tuesday, December 6th 2011
Though the cause is often unknown, sudden hearing loss can be a result of viral infections, inner ear trauma, and other factors.
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What percentage of hearing loss do I have?
Monday, October 24th 2011
Although sometimes people talk about hearing loss in terms of percentage, it is not an appropriate or meaningful measure of hearing loss.
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What Are The Primary Causes Of Hearing Loss?
Tuesday, August 2nd 2011
Many different conditions can cause hearing loss and an appropriate hearing loss treatment often depends on its cause.
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What Can I Expect When Having A Hearing Test?
Tuesday, July 5th 2011
A hearing test is the first step in determining if you have hearing loss or need hearing aids. It is a quick, painless, and non-invasive test performed by an audiologist or hearing aid dispenser.
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Do I Need Hearing Aids?
Tuesday, June 7th 2011
The first step in determining whether or not you have hearing loss is to have your hearing evaluated at a hearing center.
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Can I Prevent My Hearing Loss From Getting Worse?
Monday, May 9th 2011
Yes, you can protect your hearing from noise and preserve the hearing you have.
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Hearing Loss: How Can I Tell If I'm Losing Hearing?
Monday, December 20th 2010
My family is telling me I need to visit a hearing center and get a hearing test, but I'm not sure. How can I tell if I have hearing loss?
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What are the different types of hearing loss and hearing loss treatments for each/
Tuesday, June 22nd 2010
The most common type of hearing loss is sensorineural, and determining the hearing loss type is critical to finding the right treatment.
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Does Viagra cause hearing loss?
Wednesday, June 9th 2010
If you are taking Viagra, you should be aware of the various symptoms of hearing loss it can cause.
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What are the causes of and treatments for hearing loss in one ear (unilateral hearing loss)?
Monday, March 15th 2010
The causes of unilateral hearing loss include ear trauma, noise exposure, and genetics. Unilateral hearing loss treatment depends on the cause and type of hearing loss.
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How can I understand my hearing test results?
Friday, August 21st 2009
Understanding the results of your hearing test, or audiogram, can help you determine what type of hearing loss and degree of hearing loss you are experiencing.
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What are the common signs of hearing loss?
Tuesday, June 16th 2009
Some of the signs and symptoms of hearing loss include asking people to repeat themselves, turning the TV up louder, and feeling like you can hear, but cannot understand what is said. Having your hearing tested at a local hearing center is the first step to diagnosing and treating hearing loss.
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What is conductive hearing loss?
Monday, June 15th 2009
Conductive hearing loss can occur when there is a problem in the outer ear or middle ear. Sometimes, conductive hearing loss can be treated with medication or surgery.
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What is sudden hearing loss and how is it treated?
Tuesday, April 28th 2009
It is sometimes difficult to determine the cause of sudden hearing loss. The success of sudden hearing loss treatment depends on the nature of the hearing loss and symptoms.
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Are there medical treatments for hearing loss?
Tuesday, November 4th 2008
Sensorineural hearing loss is the most common hearing loss type and typically cannot be medically treated. Conductive hearing loss, caused by ear wax, middle ear infections, or other disorders, is often temporary and sometimes treatable with medical intervention.
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What is a tympanogram?
Monday, November 3rd 2008
Tympanogram results can help diagnose middle ear problems, such as ear infections or Eustachian tube dysfunction.
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Where can I get my hearing tested?
Monday, October 27th 2008
The diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss begins with a comprehensive hearing evaluation to determine the amount of hearing in each ear. A visit to a professional who...
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How do I know if I have hearing loss?
Monday, October 13th 2008
Hearing loss occurs to most people as they age. Hearing loss can be due to aging, exposure to loud noise, medications, infections, head or ear trauma, congenital or hereditary factors, disease processes and other causes.
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How is hearing loss measured?
Monday, October 13th 2008
Hearing loss is measured by a professional during a comprehensive hearing evaluation. During a comprehensive hearing evaluation, the ability to hear speech and frequency-specific tones as a function of the loudness required to hear them is assessed. In other words, hearing is essentially measured as "loudness versus pitch."
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What is a Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)?
Monday, October 13th 2008
Auditory Processing (also called Central Auditory Processing) refers to the means by which we make sense of what we hear. "Auditory Processing Disorders" refers to a...
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What is an Otologist?
Monday, October 13th 2008
Otolaryngologists (also called ear-nose-and-throat, or ENT doctors) are physicians who have advanced training in disorders of the ear, nose and throat. Otologists neurotologist...
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Why is it I seem to hear better when I wear my glasses?
Monday, September 22nd 2008
This is a typical comment from people with hearing loss. Hearing loss acts like a filter, filtering out certain sounds. Often, consonants are most affected. So if you have a...
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I can hear, I just can't understand all the words clearly at times. Do I have hearing loss?
Monday, September 15th 2008
Hearing loss manifests in many different ways. Hearing loss comes in all degrees from mild to profound. Unless you’re an audiologist, when you think of hearing loss, severe...
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Does Hearing Loss Get Worse Over Time?
Wednesday, June 4th 2008
Hearing loss tends to get worse gradually as we get older but each case is unique.
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