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About Hearing Loss

There are many misconceptions about hearing loss. By learning some important facts about hearing loss, you’ll be better equipped to deal with its effects.

Facts about hearing loss

  • Hearing loss affects people of all ages. Only about one-third of hearing loss patients are older than 65.
  • Not everybody who suffers from hearing loss is aware of their condition. Hearing loss develops gradually, and changes to hearing are often so subtle they may go unnoticed for some time.
  • The most common cause of hearing loss is noise exposure. While 85 decibels (dB) is considered the safety threshold, exposure to even moderately loud noises can cause permanent hearing damage.
  • Hearing loss cannot be reversed – but it is preventable in some situations. Wearing hearing protection (earplugs or ear muffs) is an effective method of warding off noise-induced hearing loss.
  • The stigma associated with wearing hearing aids has long disappeared. Today’s digital devices are small, sleek, comfortable and discreet. If you are concerned with other peoples’ perceptions, you can opt for styles that are worn in the ear canal, making them virtually invisible.
  • Hearing aids are not a cure for hearing loss, but they do help many hearing-impaired individuals communicate more effectively. They work by amplifying sound vibrations that enter the ear.
  • Despite the fact that hearing aids are sophisticated devices utilizing state-of-the-art technology, they are not complicated to use. Today’s instruments are programmed to your own unique lifestyle needs and preferences, and most automatically adjust to different listening environments. Features like Bluetooth compatibility enable them to wirelessly connect to a variety of communication devices for improved versatility and convenience.

Hearing loss strikes anyone at any age. It’s important to recognize the signs of hearing loss and address it for the best chance of corrective treatment.

To help you gauge the possibility of hearing loss, take this self-assessment quiz. Please answer the following 10 questions with YES or NO. Click next to start the quiz.

1 of 10: Do people seem to mumble or speak in a softer voice more than they used to?
2 of 10: Do you feel tired or irritable after a long conversation?
3 of 10: Do you sometimes miss key words in a sentence?
4 of 10: Do you frequently need to ask people to repeat themselves?
5 of 10: Do you have difficulty understanding the conversation in a crowded room?
6 of 10: Do you often turn the volume up on the TV or radio?
7 of 10: Does background noise bother you?
8 of 10: Is it sometimes hard to hear a conversation on the telephone?
9 of 10: Do you sometimes not hear the doorbell or telephone ring?
10 of 10: Are your family or friends complaining about your hearing?
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Marshall ENT & Hearing Center is affiliated with Marshall Medical Center, an independent, nonprofit community healthcare provider. Marshall operates several outpatient facilities in Cameron Park, Placerville, El Dorado Hills and Georgetown, California
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