Question 1

how to handle hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Audiogram: The answer to the question is first, you must be told if it is a conductive or sensori-neural hearing loss.  The former may be surgically correctable and the latter may be possibly corrected with amplification.  You must have a hearing test (audiogram) and interpretation of the audiogram by an otologist.

Question 2

can you reduce hearing loss?

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Yes: Protect your hearing. Reduce noise levels if possible - watch the level you use a music player (like an ipod). Wear ear plugs or hearing protection when around prolonged loud noises - mowing the lawn, riding a motorcycle, etc.

Question 3

what are signs of hearing loss ?

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Hearing loss: What did you say? Could you say it again? I couldn't hear you! Sorry, I couldn't resist! In all seriousness, you'll notice hearing loss when you can't understand spoken word, find yourself straining to carry on conversation, missing out on key parts of movie, radio &amp; other entertainment. Or your partner/friend/family might repeatedly tell you to turn that darn thing down. Start w/your Family Doc.

Question 4

can hearing loss change with age?

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Yes: Naturally one loses some hearing with the aging process.

Question 5

how could you fake a hearing loss?

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Malingering: Faking medical symptoms for some sort of gain is known as malingering.  Most doctors would not want to support that effort.

Question 6

what is noise induced hearing loss?

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Like it sounds: Hearing loss as a result of exposure to noise, assessed by both intensity and duration of exposure, is defined as noise induced. It may be noise in a workplace, military service, recreational, etc. In some cases, it may not be permanent.

Question 7

can a dogs bark cause hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

No: As annoying as it might be, I have not heard or read hearing loss that resulted from barking of a dog.

Question 8

what are the tests for hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Hearing tests: A hearing test is what can be done to check the hearing.  Ideally it should be done in an Ear nose and throat doctor's office as they have the sound proof booth that is important to have while administering the tests.  If you are not in a sound proof room the results are not as good. The Ent doctor is the person that can definitely look at the ear to make sure that there is no anatomical problem.

Question 9

how to cope with total hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Coclear implant: If both ears are severely deafened, a cochlear implant can restore your hearing.  If one ear is totally lost and the contra lateral ear is within normal limits, a BAHA (bone anchored hearing aid) can also be considered.

Question 10

how can i cure partial hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Hearing loss: First we need to find out what is the cause of this loss of hearing. Some are curable such as wax , fur uncle, osteomas, ear drum perforations etc. Some like sensorineural hearing loss cannot be cured but can be helped.

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