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How Can Hearing Loss Be Prevented?
This article emphasizes the importance of protecting hearing from noise-induced damage. It highlights that prolonged or intense exposure to sounds above 85 decibels, as defined by OSHA standards, can lead to temporary or permanent hearing loss. Common sources of damaging noise include workplace machinery, appliances, traffic, concerts, and firearms. The article suggests practical steps to prevent hearing loss, such as using a smartphone app like the NIOSH Sound Level Meter to measure sound levels...
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How Can I Cope With My Hearing Loss?
This article discusses how to effectively cope with hearing loss, emphasizing that it is an ongoing process requiring effort and adaptation. The author first recommends consulting an audiologist to explore appropriate hearing devices and assistive listening technologies tailored to individual needs. Additionally, the emotional challenges of living with hearing loss are addressed, including the Kubler-Ross five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance) that many experienc...
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How Do I Know If I Have Hearing Loss?
The article highlights that while a hearing test by an audiologist is the surest way to determine if you have hearing loss, there are several warning signs to consider. These include experiencing tinnitus (ringing in the ears), difficulty understanding speech as others may sound like they're mumbling, noticing one ear hears better than the other, sudden or fluctuating hearing changes, exposure to high-intensity noise, a family history of hearing loss, underlying health conditions, and being over ...
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How Do I Read a Hearing Test?
This article provides a comprehensive guide to understanding hearing test results and interpreting an audiogram. It explains the basics of sound, including intensity (measured in decibels, dB HL) and frequency (measured in Hertz, Hz), and how these factors are used to assess hearing sensitivity. The audiogram is introduced as a visual representation of pure tone thresholds across different frequencies, with symbols like X’s, O’s, triangles, and squares indicating air conduction and bone condu...
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How Hearing Loss Impacts Your Spouse or Partner
This article explores the profound impact of hearing loss not only on individuals experiencing it but also on their partners. Research highlights that nearly 44% of people with hearing difficulties report strained relationships with loved ones, including spouses. Both those with hearing loss and their partners often experience emotional challenges such as loneliness, frustration, and difficulty communicating effectively. Partners with typical hearing may feel isolated or annoyed due to increased ...
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How Is Hearing Loss Treated?
Hearing loss is categorized into three types: conductive, sensorineural, and mixed. Conductive hearing loss occurs due to obstructions in the outer or middle ear, such as earwax buildup, infections, perforated eardrums, or ossicle issues, and is typically treated through medical, surgical, or hearing aid interventions. Sensorineural hearing loss, which accounts for 90% of cases, involves damage to the inner ear sensory cells or auditory nerve due to aging, medications, health conditions, or rare ...
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