{"id":546,"date":"2018-11-21T10:30:03","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T18:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~oregonen\/hearing-loss\/hearing-loss-faqs\/"},"modified":"2018-12-21T09:24:59","modified_gmt":"2018-12-21T17:24:59","slug":"hearing-loss-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/audiology\/hearing-loss\/hearing-loss-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Loss FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What are the signs of hearing loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of hearing loss\ninclude difficulty understanding what others are saying, asking people to\nrepeat themselves, struggling to hear in crowded places with distracting\nbackground noise, the perception that others are mumbling or not speaking\nclearly, listening to the television or radio at a higher volume than others,\nexperiencing a ringing or buzzing in the ears. You may find yourself\nwithdrawing from social situations in order to avoid conversation and might\nexperience depression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What causes hearing loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A number of factors can cause\nhearing loss. The most common include aging, noise exposure, ear infections,\nexcessive earwax, ear or head trauma, genetics, birth defects, benign growths or\ntumors, otosclerosis, Meniere\u2019s disease and reactions to drugs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are there different types of hearing loss? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes. There are three types of\nhearing loss: Sensorineural, conductive and mixed. Sensorineural is the result\nof damage to the inner ear nerves. Conductive is the result of obstructions in\nthe outer or middle ear. Mixed hearing loss is a combination of the other two\ntypes; this means that in one ear you have an issue with the outer or middle\near and the inner ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can hearing loss be prevented?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some types of hearing loss\nare preventable. Noise-induced hearing loss can be avoided by wearing proper\nhearing protection when exposed to occupational or recreational noise and\nturning down the volume on your TV, radio or personal music device. To prevent\nother types of hearing loss, avoid sticking cotton swabs or other objects in\nyour ears, blow your nose gently through both nostrils and swallow or yawn\nfrequently when traveling by airplane. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are hearing aids?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hearing aids are instruments\nthat amplify sounds in order to enable those with hearing loss to hear more\nclearly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will wearing a hearing aid make me appear old or frail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s hearing aids are\nsmall and discreet, and some models are completely invisible to others.\nBesides, asking people to repeat themselves, responding inappropriately when\nothers are talking and social withdrawal are more obvious indicators of hearing\nloss than wearing hearing aids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What type of hearing aid is best for me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Choosing a hearing aid can be\na daunting task. Your audiologist will work closely with you to take into\naccount several factors \u2013 the type and severity of your hearing loss, your\nlifestyle, the size and shape of your outer ears and inner ear canals and your\nmanual dexterity \u2013 in order to determine the best hearing device for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a cochlear implant? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A cochlear implant is an\nelectronic device that converts sound to digital signals that are sent to the\nbrain, bypassing damaged nerve cells, where they are translated as sound.\nWhereas hearing aids amplify sounds, cochlear implants enable the user to understand\nspeech and speak more clearly. They help patients with severe or profound\nhearing loss who can\u2019t benefit from hearing aids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are assistive listening devices?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Assistive listening devices\n(ALDs) are portable amplifiers that may be used either in conjunction with hearing\naids and cochlear implants or on their own. They separate speech from\nbackground noises, making it easier to follow conversations in certain\nenvironments where distance, competing distractions or poor acoustics are\nfactors. <\/p>\n\n\n

Call Oregon Ear, Nose & Throat Center<\/span> at (541) 779-7331<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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