HEARING LOSS
There are three types of hearing loss: conductive, sensorineural, and mixed hearing loss.
Conductive hearing loss occurs from loss of sound sensitivity resulting from abnormalities of the middle and/or outer ear. The auditory nerve’s function is still normal, the sound is just impeded from getting to the inner ear. This type of loss is common in children with ear infections; once the infection is cleared up, the hearing is restored.
Sensorineural hearing loss results from abnormalities of the inner ear and/or nerve paths to the brain. The auditory cells and nerve are permanently damaged. This is the type of hearing loss often referred to as “nerve deafness”.
Mixed hearing losses are those that have symptoms of both conductive and sensorineural hearing losses.
It is possible for earwax to build up and partially or completely occlude (obstruct) the ear canal. Each individual person creates a different amount of wax. Earwax or cerumen is an oily, fatty substance that is created to protect the ear canal. A buildup of wax can result in typically a mild to moderate conductive hearing loss. Once the wax is removed, the hearing is restored.
At Hearing Partners of South Florida, we can let you know if you have a wax buildup and how it can be removed.
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Others complain you have the television too loud
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You have problems hearing birds or wind
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You have difficulty hearing female voices or children
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You have difficulty hearing in groups
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You find yourself confusing words or making silly mistakes misunderstanding conversations
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Other people, or family members, think you have a hearing loss
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Bleeding/draining from your ears
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Head trauma
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Sudden hearing loss
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Balance problems
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Ear pain
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Fluctuating hearing loss
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Ringing in ears
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Feeling of fullness or pressure in ears
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Noise exposure (military, hunting, music, industrial, racing, power saws, lawn mowers)
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Heredity
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Certain chemotherapy and radiation treatments
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Certain heavy-duty antibiotics
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Head trauma
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Wax
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Ear infections
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Viral infections
HEARING AIDS
- With equal inputs coming from both sides to the brain, it is easier to understand conversation.
- With good hearing in both ears, it is easier to determine the direction, or source, of sound.
- When you hear well out of two ears, it boosts the loudness of the signal.
- Two good ears hear better in noise than one.
- We offer Deferred Interest Payment Plans.
- We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
- We offer a battery club to save our patients on the cost of batteries.
- Speak with us regarding your needs and what you are able to afford. We offer a wide range of products to fit each individual’s hearing loss and budget.