The tick of a clock. Birds chirp. Children’s whispers. We live in a world full of sounds, all important and adding joy to our lives. Hearing loss can inhibit a person’s ability to experience the sounds around them. And, this affects not only their lives, but also the lives of those around them.
Hearing loss happens gradually, usually developing over several years with voices that are mumbled rather than clear and distinct. Social situations with groups or large gatherings become frustrating and embarrassing instead of fun and enjoyable. Because hearing loss can develop so slowly many people don’t realize the extent of their loss or are unaware of exactly how many sounds of life they are missing. Typically it is the friends and family members closest to the person who notice the hearing loss, sometimes even before the person himself is aware of a hearing loss.
Hearing loss can not be reversed, but it can be managed and the best way to effectively manage a hearing loss is to catch it early. The sooner a hearing loss is identified, the more successful the road towards hearing rehabilitation. Audio Professional Hearing Aid Center will be with you every step of the way towards improved hearing.
The Three types of Hearing Loss
Although there are several types of hearing loss, generally they fall into one of three categories: conductive, sensorineural or mixed hearing loss, based on the location of the problem
in the auditory system.
Sensorineural – The most common form of hearing loss is sensorineural hearing loss, commonly referred to as "nerve loss.” This happens when the inner ear and auditory nerve do not properly transmit their signals to the brain.
Conductive – Can often times be medically treated. If we identify this type of hearing loss we will refer you to a physician for consultation.
Mixed hearing loss – Some people have a conductive loss and a sensorineural loss in the same ear(s) at the same time (for example, an ear infection and noise-induced hearing loss). When this occurs, the hearing loss is referred to simply as "mixed."
To see if you or someone you know might have hearing loss, please take our "Hearing Test".
Hearing loss happens gradually, usually developing over several years with voices that are mumbled rather than clear and distinct. Social situations with groups or large gatherings become frustrating and embarrassing instead of fun and enjoyable. Because hearing loss can develop so slowly many people don’t realize the extent of their loss or are unaware of exactly how many sounds of life they are missing. Typically it is the friends and family members closest to the person who notice the hearing loss, sometimes even before the person himself is aware of a hearing loss.
Hearing loss can not be reversed, but it can be managed and the best way to effectively manage a hearing loss is to catch it early. The sooner a hearing loss is identified, the more successful the road towards hearing rehabilitation. Audio Professional Hearing Aid Center will be with you every step of the way towards improved hearing.
The Three types of Hearing Loss
Although there are several types of hearing loss, generally they fall into one of three categories: conductive, sensorineural or mixed hearing loss, based on the location of the problem
in the auditory system.
Sensorineural – The most common form of hearing loss is sensorineural hearing loss, commonly referred to as "nerve loss.” This happens when the inner ear and auditory nerve do not properly transmit their signals to the brain.
Conductive – Can often times be medically treated. If we identify this type of hearing loss we will refer you to a physician for consultation.
Mixed hearing loss – Some people have a conductive loss and a sensorineural loss in the same ear(s) at the same time (for example, an ear infection and noise-induced hearing loss). When this occurs, the hearing loss is referred to simply as "mixed."
To see if you or someone you know might have hearing loss, please take our "Hearing Test".
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