Know More About Hearing Healthcare - Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat

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Know More About Hearing Healthcare
Our physicians and audiologists work together to
meet your hearing health needs. Coastal Hearing
and Balance Center offers traditional
amplification choices and implantable options,
including bone- anchored hearing devices. Our
team of audiologists provides comprehensive care
for both pediatrics and adults.
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Know the Types of Hearing Loss
Sensorineural Hearing Loss Sensorineural hearing
loss, also known as nerve loss, is a result of
damage to the microscopic hair cells within the
inner ear and/or to the nerve of hearing. This
damage can be due to genetics, advancing age, or
noise exposure. If you are worried about hearing
loss, call us to get an appointment with one of
the doctors at any three locations Neptune,
Holmdel or Manahawkin, New Jersey. Approximately
90 of hearing losses are sensorineural. In fact,
most people who wear hearing aids have
sensorineural hearing loss. In most cases, these
types of hearing loss are permanent and cannot be
treated by medication or surgery. Hearing aids
are thus the primary mode of treatment. In cases
of severe or profound cases, cochlear implants
may be a consideration. Conductive Hearing Loss A
conductive hearing loss occurs when sound is not
able to reach a healthy inner ear adequately.
This can be due to a blockage in the ear canal
such as wax fluid in the typically dry middle ear
space poor movement of the bones (ossicles)
located in the middle ear conditions where people
have malformed or absent ear canals and/or pinnae
Cont....
(the visible portion of the ear on the side of
the head)
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Know the Types of Hearing Loss
Mixed Hearing Loss Mixed hearing loss is a
combination of both sensorineural (nerve loss)
and conductive hearing losses which occur
simultaneously. Surgery, hearing aids and
assistive listening devices are all treatment
options.
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Know What Are The Benefits of Hearing Aids?
Hearing loss has social, professional, and health
impacts. Multiple studies have shown that
unaddressed hearing loss can lead to social
isolation, loneliness, and depression. Perhaps
due to the lack of interpersonal interaction,
hearing loss is also linked to cognitive decline
and dementia. Wearing hearing aids is about more
than improving hearing. When you can hear and
understand what others are saying, you are more
involved in your life. You can carry on
conversations and connect with colleagues and
those you love. Hearing well reduces your risk
of accidents and also fosters long-term
cognitive health.
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Know More About Custom Earmolds
Custom earmolds are made to specifically fit the
size and shape of your individual ear, which
provides for a more comfortable fit compared to
many over-the-counter options. The tighter, more
accurate fit provides for a better seal to
protect against noise exposure or to keep water
out of the ear. An audiologist takes impressions
of each ear using a silicone material these
impressions are then sent out to an earmold
manufacturer who will make the molds specific for
each order. Earmolds are available in various
materials and colors. For children, it is
recommended that they use earmolds attached to
their hearing aids. Since their ears are
constantly growing and changing in size and
shape, the audiologist will need to monitor the
fit of the earmolds at regular follow-up
appointments. Cont....
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Some Common Types of Custom Earmolds
Musician Molds Musician molds filter out high
levels of noise without changing the sound
quality of music. This type of mold is available
in a choice of three different filters depending
on the amount of sound attenuation that is
needed. It is recommended for musicians or
frequent concert attendees. Swim Molds Swim molds
prevent water from getting into the ear canal.
Swim molds are recommended for individuals with
ear tubes, surfers, and people who frequently get
swimmers ear. Hearing Protection Hearing
Protection attenuates the level of sound reaching
the ear to help reduce damage to inner ear
function and potential hearing loss from exposure
to loud noise. These are recommended for
hunters, target shooters, and individuals who
have an occupation that exposes them to dangerous
noise levels.
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Know More About Cochlear Implants

• A cochlear implant is an electronic device that
  restores partial hearing to the deaf. It is
  surgically implanted in the inner ear and
  activated by a device worn outside the ear.
• Unlike a hearing aid, it does not make sound
  louder or clearer. Instead, the device bypasses
  damaged parts of the auditory system and
  directly stimulates the nerve of hearing,
  allowing individuals who are profoundly hearing
  impaired to receive sound.

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Ossicular Reconstrution

• Ossicular reconstruction is performed to repair
  the bones of the middle ear that are used for
  hearing. The middle ear bones may become damaged
  from infection or from chronic retraction of the
  eardrum. This procedure often accompanies
  tympanoplasty (surgical reconstruction of the
  eardrum).
• The need for ossicular reconstruction is
  sometimes known prior to tympanoplasty surgery,
  but even when identified during surgery,
  ossicular reconstruction can usually be performed
  while reconstructing the eardrum. Tympanoplasty
  with ossicular reconstruction typically requires
  an overnight stay at the hospital.

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Know About Earwax
Good intentions to keep ears clean may be risking
the ability to hear. The ear is a delicate and
intricate area, including the skin of the ear
canal and the eardrum. Therefore, special care
should be given to this part of the body. Start
by discontinuing the use of cotton-tipped
applicators and the habit of probing the
ears. What can I do to prevent excessive
earwax? There are no proven ways to prevent
cerumen impaction, but not inserting
cotton-tipped swabs or other objects in the ear
canal is strongly advised. If you are prone to
repeated wax impaction or use hearing aids,
consider seeing your doctor every 6 to 12 months
for a checkup and routine preventive cleaning.
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Contact Us
Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat Address 1301 Route
72 Unit 340 Manahawkin, NJ 08050 (609)
978-0590 [phone]
Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat Address 3700 Route
33 Neptune, NJ 07753 [phone] (main) (732)
280-7815
Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat Address 100
Commons Way 210 Holmdel, NJ 07733 (732)
280-7855 (732)-280-7815
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