Did you know that only 1 out of 5 people who could benefit by the use of a hearing aid wears one? Approximately 20% of American adults have some kind of hearing loss. It is also estimated that approximately 83 schoolchildren per 1,000 have some type of hearing loss that is significant to their education. Age is a strong factor in the cause of hearing loss. A clap of thunder from a storm that is nearby at about 120 dB or a gunshot, depending on the type of weapon used, can cause immediate damage to your hearing.
Hearing loss is the third most common physical condition after arthritis and heart disease and can be caused by many different things. There are different treatment options for each type of hearing loss. The most common type of hearing loss is irreversible sensorineural hearing loss. Some of the causes for sensorineural hearing loss are exposure to loud noise, head trauma, virus or disease, hearing loss that runs in the family, Meniere’s disease and others. This type may be managed with hearing aids.
There are numerous disadvantages of not being able to hear.
Unable to effectively communicate
Not able to take part in conversations
Asking for people to repeat themselves
Difficulty hearing telephone conversations
Isolation or loneliness
Not being able to hear danger alarms such as smoke alarms
You don’t have to live your life this way. You do have options for hearing improvements. An audiologist at a Hearing Specialty Group, can give you a hearing test and determine if there is any hearing loss and how much. They will then help you find the best solution to help you hear better.
Some audiological services consist of:
Hearing aid evaluation
Dispensing and fitting
Repairs
Hearing evaluations
Cerumen removal
Tinnitus management and more
Many hearing specialists offer a guarantee within a certain amount of time for an adjustment period. If you are dissatisfied in any way, you can return them for a full refund. The fully trained audiologist at Hearing Loss in Severna Park can help you lead a happier and healthier life full of pleasant sounds.
