audiology specialties
audiology specialties
overview
all about hearing loss
facts:
Age 60+ — 3 in 10 have hearing loss.
Baby boomers, ages 41-59 — 1 in 6 have a hearing problem.
Generation Xers, ages 29-40 — 1 in 14 already have a hearing loss.
Age 18 or younger — at least 14 million already have hearing problems.
Infants — 3 in 1,000 are born with severe to profound hearing loss.
did you know?
Aging is the most common cause of hearing loss.
A study by Johns Hopkins and National Institute on Aging researchers suggests seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time than those who retain their hearing.
Exposure to loud or continuous noise may accelerate hearing loss.
Infection in the outer or middle ear may cause permanent or temporary.
Ear wax blockage can cause decreased hearing.
There is link between some medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular and hearing loss
Trauma, especially involving a skull fracture or punctured eardrums can cause hearing loss.
Some diseases and syndromes can cause diminished hearing.
Smoking may act as a toxin, harm blood flow to the cochlea, or change blood consistency. Decreasing or quitting smoking may prevent or delay age-related hearing loss.
Risk for hearing loss is increased by diseases that result in blocked blood flow, including atherosclerosis , problems with blood clots, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, and collagen vascular diseases
signs of decrease in hearing:
Frequently asking others to repeat themselves.
Trouble hearing in noisy environments, such as a restaurant.
Perception that people are not speaking clearly or mumbling.
Complaints by others that the TV is too loud.
Please refer to Audiology services for more information.
