While not all hearing loss can be prevented, you can reduce the risk by protecting your ears from loud noises, avoiding inserting objects into your ears, and maintaining overall ear health. Regular hearing check-ups are also important.
Yes, prolonged exposure to loud noise can lead to noise-induced hearing loss. It's important to use hearing protection in noisy environments and to limit exposure to loud sounds.
Hearing loss can be caused by a variety of factors that can accumulate over time. One of the most common causes is extended exposure to loud noise, such as industrial machinery or power tools. Heredity and certain medical treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can also contribute to hearing loss. Head trauma, ear infections, and viral infections are among other factors that can lead to decreased hearing function. Even earwax buildup can impact hearing ability. At Clear Choice Hearing and Balance, we understand the complexity of hearing loss and offer a range of solutions to address individual needs. Our team of professionals is equipped to provide tailored solutions to help you achieve the best hearing results possible.
There are three types of hearing loss:
- Conductive Hearing Loss: Results from a problem with the conduction of sound from the outer ear (the part you can see) to the inner ear (where the nerve is located). This can result from wax buildup, ear infections, trauma to the ear or other problem with the eardrum or bones that conduct sound through the middle ear. Those with this type of loss have a problem of insufficient loudness rather than clarity of hearing.
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Involves deterioration of the inner ear or the hearing nerve. The aging process, noise-exposure, some cancer treatments, illness, and other degenerative processes can cause this loss. This type of hearing loss often impairs understanding ability.
- Mixed Hearing Loss: Occurs when there are problems in both the inner ear and outer or middle ear. It’s a combination of a conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.
At Clear Choice Hearing and Balance, we understand the importance of good hearing, and we are here to help those who may be experiencing hearing loss. Did you know that approximately 48 million Americans report some degree of hearing loss? That's a significant number, and it's more prevalent than you may think. It affects not just seniors, but also those as young as children. In fact, one in six baby boomers (ages 41-59), one in 14 Gen-X'ers (ages 29-40), and 1.4 million children under the age of 18 have hearing loss. Our team of professionals is dedicated to providing quality care and solutions to help you regain your hearing and balance. At Clear Choice, we are committed to your hearing health.
If you are experiencing hearing loss, it’s important to understand the potential impact that it may have on your mental well-being. While hearing loss can make it difficult to understand speech, it can also disrupt communication patterns and lead to emotional and mental disturbances. In fact, those with hearing loss are four times more likely to present with psychological issues compared to those with normal hearing. Unfortunately, this may exacerbate the symptoms of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. The good news is, seeking help from Clear Choice Hearing and Balance can help you safeguard your hearing and improve your overall well-being.
Earwax, also called “cerumen”, is an oily substance your body creates to protect your ear canal. Many people are concerned they produce too much earwax, but there’s generally no cause for concern. It’s possible for earwax to build up and partially or completely obstruct the ear canal. This can result in a mild to moderate hearing loss. Once the wax is removed the hearing is restored. Our professionals can let you know if you have a wax buildup and how it can be removed.
