Question 1

how do i test my hearing?

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Get assessment : A variety of ways.  A good place to start is an ear exam by your primary care practitioner as sometimes will identify ear problems that affect hearing.  If remains unclear/in doubt then they can refer you for an audiogram

Question 2

how can hearing be damaged?

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Noise: Although some lose hearing from inherited problems or local disease, the most common cause of hearing lose in younger people is exposure to noise.  People at especial risk are rock musicians, foundry workers, riveters, and servicemen on flight decks of aircraft carriers.  Older folks can get loss from what is called presbyacusis, the loss of hearing of the elderly.

Question 3

that's great i'm glad to hear?

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Good to be grateful!: I'm glad you are glad to hear. If you could not hear you would be deaf. Most people take hearing for granted but being able to hear is a wonderful thing,

Question 4

could hearing change at age 14?

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Yes: Repetitive loud noise without hearing protection, trauma or infections could impact hearing.

Question 5

why is my hearing bad sometimes?

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Many reasons: As we age our normally decreases but other things besides age are at play like genes, cerumen in ear canal, middle ear disturbance, medication, infection in the ear, barometric injury are just a few more. My suggestion is that to narrow down the possibilities is to make an appt with an ENT (ear nose &amp; throat) physician.

Question 6

cheapest way to stop hear loss ?

Accepted Answer

Avoid loud noises: Avoid loud noises and use hearing protection in situations were there will be exposures including things like power tools and lawn equipment..Also consider not using ear buds when listening to music. Hearing loss is becoming an issue in younger people due to these factors.  Lipoflavenoid vitamins may also help with ringing in the ears, but once hearing is lost it is gone forever.

Question 7

can i permanently damage my hearing?

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Depends: Were you in a situation where loud music or noise was all around you?  Did you wear protection?   Aside from inherited defects, the most common cause of loss is frequent unprotected exposure to loud noise.  Do you have tinnitus (ringing) which is a sign of sensitivity.  Invest in a pair of ear plugs and wear protective ear covers when possible if loud noise is around you.

Question 8

what can i expect at my ssdi hearing?

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SSDI: A judge or a administrator will review the facts and may have a medical expert that he gets advice from.

Question 9

how to know if i'm losing my hearing?

Accepted Answer

An audiologist: Can perform hearing tests that would help to determine this. Take care.

Question 10

what's wrong with my hearing? ringing.

Accepted Answer

Tinnitus: Tinnitus or ringing in the ears can occur in various ear conditions including wax, middle ear problems and more often without an obvious cause. Better to see an ENT doctor to get to the bottom of it.

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