The Signs Of Hearing Loss (1)

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The Signs Of Hearing Loss
Do you often find yourself asking everybody to
repeat what they said? Has it gotten harder to
talk to someone in a noisy, crowded place? Do
you notice a ringing in your ears when everything
is quiet? Hearing loss creeps up on you. It
occurs gradually, so it is often difficult to
tell. Here are some of the tell- tale signs that
you might have some hearing loss. If you have
worked with heavy machinery, firearms or power
tools. Especially if you haven't always worn
protection such as earplugs, you probably suffer
some hearing loss. Even spending time in a
crowded bar or going to lots of movies or
concerts can take its toll on your hearing.
It seems like everybody is mumbling all the time.
If you notice that people speak more quietly
lately, it's probably you! Also, if you find
yourself turning the TV or stereo volume up
higher, it's probably not because the
electronics are wearing out. You often ask people
to repeat things. This is something that may be
hard to notice, but see how often you do it. If
you misunderstand a lot of things people say,
this may also be an indication that your are
suffering from hearing loss. You might also find
yourself paying more attention to peoples' faces
in everyday conversation. This is also a
sign. It's hard to continue any conversation. You
might also experience stress and feel nervous
when you have to talk to people. It is common
for people to feel tired because they are always
trying their hardest to follow what people are
saying.
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• Some types of hearing loss are genetic. If you
  have older family members who have trouble
  hearing, you may develop the same problem. Some
  kinds of middle ear disturbances are caused by a
  disease rather than environmental factors.
• You often get ear infections or experience
  dizziness. This might not be just wax build-up.
• Ringing In The Ears Many people experience a
  high pitched ringing in their ears, and it may
  not be noticeable all of the time. When you are
  in a quiet place, you are more likely to hear it.
• These Conditions Often Go Hand In Hand With
  Hearing Loss circulation problems, thyroid
  problems, diabetes and heart trouble. If you
  have, you may be at a higher risk of suffering
  hearing problems as well.
• Hearing Loss Is Not Only A Medical Problem It is
  often a social issue. If you lose a significant
  amount of your hearing, it becomes embarrassing
  to socialize. You may find yourself often nervous
  and stressed out when you interact with others.
• If any of these signs sound familiar, go to your
  doctor and get your ears tested. The sooner you
  start take care of the problem, the easier it
  will be. Another way is to use hearing aids with
  doctor recommendation.
• What Is Hearing Aids?
• Hearing aids have been about for centuries, but
  thankfully, as with many other things, progress
  has made them smaller. Do you remember those old
  fashioned ear trumpets? Nothing like advertising
  the fact that youre a little hard of hearing is
  there, what did you say? Well, many of the most
  modern hearing aids are just about invisible, so
  if its important for you not to tell the whole
  world of your hearing difficulties they need
  never know.
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• Types of Hearing Aids
• Body Worn Hearing Aids were one of the first
  types, but progress has meant that they are now
  rarely used. They basically consisted of an ear
  mold, a case and a cord. The hearing aid
  amplifier bit was in the case which was worn
  around the belt or in a pocket (about the size of
  playing cards), this was connected to the ear
  mold with a cord and could really provide some
  good levels of amplification. These cumbersome
  devices, however, have now been replaced with
  much smaller designs.

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Behind the Ear Hearing Aids (BTE) was the next on
the scene, pretty much, with a small case
sitting just behind the ear. These are usually
made from plastic and available in a variety of
colors. The ear mold is actually manufactured to
exact size from an impression taken from the
individuals ear. BTE hearing aids are still
largely used for babies and children, who need to
have them replaced often as they grow. In the
Ear Hearing Aids (ITE) are custom made to fit
each individual ear. Although theyre in the
ear, they can sometimes be spotted if you stand
face to face with the wearer. In the Canal
Hearing Aids (ITC) are smaller still, and only
fill the bottom portion of the ear. These are
generally best for mild cases of hearing loss, up
to moderately severe. Theyre a bit more
expensive than the models above, (smaller does
generally mean more pricey doesnt
it?) Completely In the Canal Hearing Aids (CIC)
are smaller still, and these are not generally
recommended for people who still have good low
frequency hearing because of the occlusion
affect. Choosing a Hearing Aid With so many
different styles and models of hearing aid to
choose from, you might think that its quite a
problem trying to choose your favorite, but dont
worry, your hearing aid specialist will advise
you on which is the best type for your
particular problem. Some are more expensive than
others, some are more durable than others and
some are more suitable for particular hearing
loss problems, so be advised by an expert.
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