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Are open ear hearing aids good for severe loss of hearing?
Typically, the behind the ear models are better for severe hearing loss. Speaker-in-the-Ear (SIE) hearing aids allow people with severe hearing loss to use open fit hearing aids.
If someone has mild hearing loss and does not use a hearing aid will this accelerate further hearing loss?
AnswerA hearing aid will not accelerate your hearing loss or improve the underlying condition. You hearing loss could progress due to age, genetics, noise or medications but not the hearing aid.Ok but does using an aid have any effect on further loss in other words if not using an aid does a condition deteriorate quicker than if wearing one?
How can you differentiate between age related hearing loss and neurosensory hearing loss?
Age related hearing loss or Presbycusis, is describing a possible cause of hearing loss that is best attributed by aging as the "possible cause". Sensorineural hearing loss is a description of a type of hearing loss determined by a hearing test. Confusing? Well, the easiest way is to describe it is : determine your age? can you best descibed as a older person? We can use a example, you may be you over 60 years old and have just had a hearing test and it has been been determined that you have a gradual decline in your hearing that is sensorinueral in nature. It may be described as a sign of aging hearing loss and you may need a hearing aid. Sensorineral hearing loss, however can affect anyone at any age, at any time suddenly or long term decline in your hearing. A easier way to understand is needing reading glasses as you get older, aging hearing loss means your hearing is changing do to possible age related conditions and a hearing aid can provide help to understand speech such as reading glasses helps with reading. You can still hear and you can still see, but not as well as you used to so a little help can make a world of difference. "Sensorineural" hearing loss is a description of hearing loss that is based on the area affected is the hearing nerves located in the inner ear (cochlea) loss. A hearing test can determine the type of loss and Hearing losses can decribed of three types Conductive-which means something is wrong with the mechanical parts of the hearing process. A example is a hole in the eardrum. Sensorineural- which means something wrong with the electrical parts of the hearing process. A example like measles. Mixed- is a combined hearing loss in both parts of the hearing process. Next step is to determine the possible cause of the hearing loss, in most cases there may be no obivious reason. So, Presbycusis may be used as possible cause and description of what would be reasonable and expected for a aging person. As we get older, we notice that a lot of body parts wear out from use and changes that we go through are more pronounced. For example. skin cuts may take longer to heal, knees and hips joints wear out, short term memory becomes less sharp. With the ears the hearing nerve cells (which we think, do not replace themselves) become worn out and become less dense or sparse just like the hair on the head of a older person. We understand that all parts of the hearing system wear out from use such as the eardrum, hearing bones, hearing nerves and most important of all the hearing part of the brain, that is the ability to understand speech and sound. All together that adds up to hearing loss due to aging.
What is audiology?
Audiology is the study of hearing and balance disorders. Audiologists are doctors who work to treat those with hearing loss and balance disorders and use preventative measures to prevent further hearing loss.
Permanent hearing loss can occur when one is exposed to what?
Hearing loss by noise exposure occurs when the cochlea or Inner Ear is exposed to excessive noise levels that can cause temporary or permanent damage to ones hearing. We use a baseline that sound levels over 85dB will cause hearing loss and that hearing protection is manatory when exposed. Cell phones, televisions, personal entertianment devices, lawn mowers, power tools, sports or entertainment forums all can easly cause hearing loss. Everyday sounds you find outside can also cause hearing loss and we call that noise pollution. Noise exposure will be the leading cause of hearing loss in people aged between 20 - 60 years old. Noise levels that cause hearing loss can be long term or short term and is determined by the intensity of decible range (loudness)and frequency versus time exposure to that sound. Best described it is your exposure time against the intesity of the volume levels. You can be exposed to low levels over longer periods and shorter period with more intense levels. Very much like being exposed to radiation. We can all be exposed to radition with temporary or little effect or be very harmed by it. Long term exposure to low doses or short term doses at high levels can extremely harmful. So the longer you are exposed to intense sound the more likely you will get hearing loss and most likely permanent loss. It may take 1 second as a jet fighter takes off or 20 years listening to traffic you can have noise induced hearing loss. Anyone that has been to a rock concert can remember the "amplifer hum" after the concert and feeling deafened, that was hearing loss due to noise exposure. Hopefully your hearing came back but it was a signed that you damaged your hearing and may come back later like exposure to the sun to haunt you. We have determine that noise levels measures at 85dB or greater can cause hearing loss. We us a sound level meter to measure or weight noise by peak levels or long term levels by intensity and also by frequency. We can determine if the sound levels are dangerouse and recommeded protection. The human part effected is the hearing nerves that cannot be replaced, so most noise induced hearing loss is permanent. How can we determine noise exposure has caused a hearing loss? Ususally , client history current and if possible past hearing tests . There is in most cases a distinct shape of hearing loss in tested frequencys that can effect one ear or both ears and previous hearing tests are available we can see if and what changes have occured. What can you do about it? Not much except possible use of a hearing aid to help with the hearing loss and protection what hearing is left. There is little medically at this time that can be done as far as repairing the damage. So allways use hearing protection, turn down your IPOD and cell phone and just be lucky you are not driving in the car that you can hear playing music a mile away. There is available. There is enough available hearing protection the can be specific for your hearing needs and uses so use them.
I am a receptionist for 14 yrs and use the phone. Recently had trouble hearing went to a hearing doctor had a MRI and told I have hearing loss. Can using the phone cause hearing loss. I am 58 yrs.?
Check with the doctor, but more likely the cause is age related and you are fat, perhaps you listen to loud rock music or are dog? no. but go for it somebody might believe you. Answer Phone use is not typically considered as a reason for hearing loss. However, my father-in-law worked for Ma Bell for 40 years. Through disscussions with him, I learned that phone operaters that worked in the early years for Ma Bell, often did end up with a hearing loss. There is an ancedotal connection between phone operators in the 40-60s and the development of long-term hearing loss. I have several patients whose only work history with exposure to loud sounds came from the phone industry years ago. Even so their only recourse was to wear hearing aids.
Is it dangerous to use a loud subwoofer too much in your car?
Exposure to very loud music in a confined space can cause hearing loss over time.
Why do workmen who uses drills suffer hearing loss?
Hearing loss can be caused by any number of things. Individuals who use loud equipment, including power tools, for a living have a higher propensity for hearing loss. This is because exposure to loud noise, especially for a prolonged period of time, can damage cells in the hearing organ (cochlea) that are responsible for hearing. Unfortunately, this type of hearing loss is permanent and irreversible. Therefore, it is important to always use hearing protections (ear muffs, or ear plugs) when around loud noise.For more information on Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) see the related link for an article by the Center for Disease Control.
What types of hearing aids are recommended for mild hearing loss?
In the Canal hearing aids are recommended for mild hearing loss as they are less visible in the ear, they are moulded to your ear shape and are very good for telephone use.
When should you use a beltone hearing aid?
Beltone hearing aids should be use in the event of hearing loss. This is not a toy but a medical device that is beneficial to the user. Care should be exercised when inserting into ears.
At what hearing loss percentage should you get a hearing aid?
It is recommended to consider a hearing aid when your hearing loss reaches a moderate level, which is typically around 40-60 decibels. However, it is best to consult with an audiologist who can assess your hearing loss and recommend the appropriate course of action for your specific needs.
How can you correct hearing loss?
Unfortunately, in most cases hearing loss does not improve. However, some types of hearing loss can be caused by problems which may be treated medically, such as ear infections or a perforated ear-drum. These types of loss can often improve. If the loss is a nerve loss, as is most hearing loss, it is not likely to get better. Depends on the cause of hearing loss. If the loss is conductive - ie. caused by a problem with the ear canal, ear drum, bones behind the ear or middle ear cavity, there is a good chance that it could be treated surgically. If the hearing loss is due to changes in the nerves (sensorineural hearing loss) then there is no surgical, medical or alternative treatment that will improve the hearing. An audiologist will be able to tell you if your results indicate that you have a conductive, sensorineural or mixed (both types) loss.
