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HEARING LOSS

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Types
  •  Conductive Hearing loss
  •   Sensorineural Hearing Loss
  •   Mixed Hearing Loss
  • Conductive Hearing Loss

    Conductive Hearing Loss:
    Types
    •  This occurs if there is a disease process interfering the sound conduction from external Ear to inner Ear i.e. Cochlea.
    •  It can be in external Ear (Obstruction) like wax.
    Tympanic Membrane:
    •  Ear drum perforation.
    •  Middle Ear : Fluid in middle Ear or Ossicles like Otosclerosis or Eustachiantube Obstruction.
  • Conductive Hearing Loss

     Sensorineural Hearing Loss:
    •  It can be in external Ear (Obstruction) like wax.
    •  Age realted hearing loss.
    •  Exposure to loud sound.
    •  Trauma.
    •  Bacterial / Viral inner Earinfection.
    •  8th cranial Nerve tumours.
    •  Aminoglycosiders / Anticancer drugs.
  • Conductive Hearing Loss

    Mixed hearing loss:
    •  When both conductive & sensorinural hearing loss is present then it is caused Mixed type.
    •  At our BALAJI ENT & EYE HOSPITAL all treatment options are available for all the three types of hearing loss for ranging from hearing aids.
    •  Surgically implantable devices to advanced Ear surgery..

Hearing Loss in Adults

Its decrease in the ability to perceive sounds. It can be partial or total, sudden or gradual, temporary or permanent. It can affect one ear or both. In general, the risk of hearing loss increases with age.

adults Hearing Loss
adults Hearing Loss
Types of Hearing Loss in Adults :
  •  Conductive Hearing Loss: Outre &/Or Middle ear damage.
  •  Sensorineural Hearing Loss : Inner ear damage
  •  Mixed Hearing Loss :Outer &/Or middle ear & Inner ear damage
How to Detect Hearing Loss in Adults?

There are battery of tests that can be used to detect the type & degree of hearing loss in adults, which is very important for its management.

Types of Hearing Loss in Adults :
  •  Simple & easy to perform & understand.
  •  Non Invasive, no pain.
  •  Cost effective than CT Scan & MRI.

adults hearing loss
adults hearing loss
adults hearing loss
What are the Signs/Symptoms :
  •  Require frequent repetition.
  •  Difficulty following group conversations.
  •  Think that other people sound muffled.
  •  Trouble hearing children and women.
  •  TV or radio turned up to a high volume.
  •  Inappropriate answers in conversations.
  •  Ringing in your ears.
difficulty on phone
avoiding social situations
High TV Volumes

How to treat the Hearing loss in adults
There are following three management options for hearing loss in adults depending upon the type & cause of the hearing loss.

Medication
Surgery
hearing aids
How to avoid it ?:
  •  Avoid heavy noise exposure for long periods
  •  Don’t ignore discharging ear
  •  Eat dark fruits & vegetable more
  •  Don’t listen too loud music
  •  Consult an ENT specialist & Audiologist immediately if you see any Signs/Symptoms of Hearing Loss.
What if already have hearing loss? :
  •  Get the Hearing Tested
  •  Use Hearing Aids.......
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