UNDERSTANDING HEARING LOSS:
Our staff is ready to address your specific hearing loss, assist in understanding the source of the problem and examine workable solutions to increase hearing clarity and quality of daily living.
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Hearing Loss can result from noise exposure, family history, acoustic trauma, chronic ear infections, head injuries, medications and normal age-related deterioration. Hearing loss can be sudden, but more commonly occurs gradually, increasing with age. Age related hearing loss is reported to occur in approximately: 8% from ages 55 to 64, 30% from ages 65 to 74, and 50% from ages 75 & older. The NIDCD estimates 15% of Americans 26 million people ages 20-69 have a high frequency
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AGE RELATED HEARING LOSS ? There are several causes of age related hearing loss (Presbycusis) changes in the inner ear and complex changes in nerve pathways from the ear to the brain. The condition most often occurs in both ears effecting them equally. Medical conditions and certain medications can also have an effect. Losing your hearing is not just inconvenient, it is a serious health problem that can have dramatic personal impact. Common issues related to hearing loss can be embarrassment, fatigue, irritability, stress, tension, depression, rejection by others, withdrawal from relationships, avoidance of social events and safety concerns.
TINNITUS - What is the condition and what causes Tinnitus ?
Tinnitus can be the first sign of hearing loss in aging adults. The condition is described as a sensation of ringing, roaring, hissing or buzzing in the ears. It has been reported that in recent years approximately 10% of adults, 25 million Americans, have experienced tinnitus for varied periods of time.
Tinnitus is a symptom of an auditory system disorder, including the inner ear, nerves connecting to the brain and areas of the brain that process sound. Causes can be as simple as ear wax blocking the ear canal or from more serious health conditions such as: noise induced trauma, ear / sinus infections, heart disease, Meniere's disease, acoustic neuroma, hormonal changes, thyroid abnormalities and medications.
TREATMENTS FOR TINNITUS AND HEARING LOSS: There is not a cure, but options to aid in coping with the condition are as follows; technologically advanced hearing Instruments, counseling to mask sound, wearable and tabletop sound generators, acoustic neural stimulation, specific medications to relax and assist in sleep. Avoiding loud noise by wearing ear protection and monitoring sound levels are major components in managing tinnitus and minimizing additional damage.
TINNITUS - What is the condition and what causes Tinnitus ?
Tinnitus can be the first sign of hearing loss in aging adults. The condition is described as a sensation of ringing, roaring, hissing or buzzing in the ears. It has been reported that in recent years approximately 10% of adults, 25 million Americans, have experienced tinnitus for varied periods of time.
Tinnitus is a symptom of an auditory system disorder, including the inner ear, nerves connecting to the brain and areas of the brain that process sound. Causes can be as simple as ear wax blocking the ear canal or from more serious health conditions such as: noise induced trauma, ear / sinus infections, heart disease, Meniere's disease, acoustic neuroma, hormonal changes, thyroid abnormalities and medications.
TREATMENTS FOR TINNITUS AND HEARING LOSS: There is not a cure, but options to aid in coping with the condition are as follows; technologically advanced hearing Instruments, counseling to mask sound, wearable and tabletop sound generators, acoustic neural stimulation, specific medications to relax and assist in sleep. Avoiding loud noise by wearing ear protection and monitoring sound levels are major components in managing tinnitus and minimizing additional damage.