What if I already have Hearing loss?
If you already have hearing loss, there are options to improve your ability to communicate! Hearing aids are a great solution to help bring back your hearing.
Identifying hearing loss
Identifying hearing loss can be as easy as booking a hearing test. Your hearing professional will start by asking background questions relating to your ears, such as noise exposure and history with ear infections.
Symptoms of Noise Induced Hearing Loss
1. People sound like they’re mumbling2. Trouble hearing high-pitched sounds (e.g., doorbell, telephone,)3. Difficulty understanding conversations when you are in a loud
Different types of Hearing Loss
There are a multitude of causes of hearing loss, depending on the type of hearing loss different parts of your ear and hearing will be effected. A crucial part of identifying hearing loss is determining the cause and type of loss occurring.
What does noise do to your hearing temporarily?
Being exposed to a loud burst of noise may cause a Temporary Threshold Shift in your hearing. This may be from events such as a firearm being shot at close range, or going to a concert.