Hearing Loss

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Hearing Loss

• A guide by Hearing Solutions

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What is Hearing Loss?

• When you cannot hear any kind of sound that is
  called hearing loss problem. It is also called as
  hearing defect that can occur in one ear or both
  ears.

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Hearing loss may be occurred by various factors-

• Genetics - It can occur due to heredity.
• Due to ageing
• Exposure to noise,
• Infections
• Birth complications - Some infections during
  pregnancy such as syphilis and rubella
• Trauma to the ear
• Specific Medications/toxins
• Hearing loss can be evaluated with help of
  Hearing Test .

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There are types of Hearing Loss -

• Conductive Hearing loss - When deafness is as a
  result of issues with the meatus, eardrum,
  or tympanic cavity and its very little bones
  (the auditory ossicle, incus, and stapes).
• Sensorineural hearing loss - It is occurred due
  to acoustic trauma (which is exposure to
  excessively loud noise), head trauma or sudden
  changes in air pressure such as in airplane
  adequate.
• Mixed Hearing loss - It is occurred due to
  combination of Conductive Hearing loss and
  Sensorineural Hearing loss.

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• Several hearing devices are used for treatment of
  Hearing loss. The audiologist will evaluate the
  causes of hearing defect and give advice to
  patients of their treatment and rehabilitative
  choices. The professional will help patients
  achieve the most effective hearing outcomes and
  hearing-related quality of life.

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• So, the Patient should have a checkup by
  professionals of Hearing Aid Care Center for
  treatment of Hearing Issues.

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