Tag: Types Of Hearing Loss

Conductive Hearing Loss: Causes, Diagnosis, and Types of Hearing Aids That Can Help You
If you or a family member complains of trouble with hearing or other discomfort regarding the ear, you may initially be inclined not to pay too much attention to the issue. We often attribute this discomfort to a ‘blocked feeling in the ears’ or to common colds and flu. However, these middle ear issues could…

Types of Hearing Loss and Can Hearing Aids Prevent Them
Hearing loss affects people of all ages, which is one of its most alarming characteristics. In fact, according to research by World Health Organisation (WHO), by 2050, nearly 2.5 billion people are projected to have some degree of hearing loss. Researchers also indicate that indicates that the likelihood of developing hearing loss increases with age. …

Understanding Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
We often tend to appreciate our body the way it is gifted to us. One of the most interesting parts of our body is our ears which help us in two ways — firstly, in making sense of the world through listening and secondly, by helping us balance our bodies. However, if we lose the…

What Is Profound Hearing Loss and What Are the Treatment Options for It?
Hearing loss leaves a prolonged negative impact on an individual’s lifestyle. It can also snowball into worsening health conditions leading to stress, depression, social anxiety, and so on. However, the intensity of these problems depends on the degree of hearing loss. There are various levels of hearing loss, and their identification is crucial in treating…

What Is Single-Sided Hearing Loss and How to Treat It?
Hearing loss of any form and severity is a challenging experience. While most people with hearing loss suffer from “binaural” hearing loss—a condition when both the ears are affected—some lose hearing in just one of their ears. If group conversations become challenging for you, or it becomes difficult to have a proper conversation with someone…

Parents’ Guide To Hearing Aids For Children With Severe To Profound Hearing Loss
As a parent, it is natural to want to protect your child from every possible harm. Unfortunately, we cannot shield our children from some problems. But we can always support and help them face the challenge courageously. [perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]Of the 360 million people worldwide having a disabling hearing loss,…

Diabetes And Hearing Loss
We have already busted the myth that hearing loss is purely an age-related disorder! Several factors contribute to hearing loss – including illnesses, head injuries and certain medication. Researchers believe that the presence of diabetes could contribute to hearing loss or deafness. [perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]In fact, hearing loss has been…

Are Hearing Aids The Only Solution For All Kinds Of Hearing Loss?
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Diagnosing Hearing Loss: Types Of Hearing PTA Test
Hearing loss is a serious disorder that needs proper diagnosis and treatment. While not all forms of hearing loss may need corrective hearing aids, there are certain PTA test for ear which will help you identify the type of hearing loss and how to treat it. Though people are known to experiment with purchasing hearing…

Lend An Ear: Demystifying Hearing Loss
Imagine not being able to listen to your favorite song without straining your ears. Or, the sound of a loved one’s laughter. Or the pleasant chirping of birds on a beautiful morning. Sounds scary, right? Like most things in life, we often take our ears – or rather our hearing for granted. That is until…









