Question 1

if you have hearing impairment, what is the biggest problem with using newer aid technology?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Some examples:
if hearing deficit due to wax- get it removed, hearing will improve
if due to fluid behind the ear drum-then ear tubes and medicines
if due to burst ear drum- tympanoplasty/myringoplasty/ hearing aid
if due to a nerve damage, probably hearing aid.

Question 2

if you have hearing impairment, what is the biggest problem that you find with using hearing aid?

Accepted Answer

Hearing aids: Different types have different problems. They are uncommon. First get the fit right so it doesn't ring or make sounds improperly. Secondly carry spare batteries with you. Third, keep it clean and learn to use the tools right. Otherwise it just takes getting use to and overcoming any psychological issues that may arise from having them. They can be a blessing if you have the type of hearing impairm.

Question 3

need help. i've got a problem with my right ear, there is some hearing impairment, feels like water inside.?

Accepted Answer

See an ENT: You may be right. Sometimes water behind the eardrum can lead to hearing impairment. See an ent. May need a hearing test and further treatment.

Question 4

what causes gradual hearing difficulties?

Accepted Answer

See below: Most common is   hearing loss related to loud noises
loud bands   construction  shooting etc
protect ears from loud noises   less likely is scarring from infections  or perforations. Wax in ear can also affect hearing see doc for exam  and or hearing test screen  loud noise is hi freq hearing loss.

Question 5

how to handle 62 year old man with severe hearing difficulties?

Accepted Answer

See audiologist: It sounds as if this man (62 years of age is not that old) has a profound hearing loss.  Sometimes an audiologist can give you some help in handling and advising what to do.  If the otologist can not help, hearing and speech associations can help.  Finally, if the hearing loss is so severe, a cochlear implant may be the answer.  See an ear physician.

Question 6

how to fix hearing impairment in child?

Accepted Answer

HEARING LOSS: Consult ENT for inner ear problems. He knows when to recommend hearing aid.

Question 7

how is living with a hearing impairment?

Accepted Answer

We navigate: Through this world based on the evidence of our senses.  Imagine you were not able to hear.  How would people be able to assist you.  How would you know if someone was warning you of danger.  How would someone be able to tell you the date and time?  One of the mainstays of working with  patients is to keep them involved in the world around them and in today.

Question 8

is age related a slight hearing impairment?

Accepted Answer

Difference: Sensorineural deafness-divided into low and high frequency loss. This type of deafness is due to cochlear or auditory nerve impairment. High frequency loss typically occurs in elderly, where speech intelligibility is impaired. Most of the low frequency hearing loss can be corrected with hearing aid but high frequency is difficult to treat, may need cochlear transplant etc.

Question 9

what type of hearing impairment is age related?

Accepted Answer

Age related hearing: Age related hearing loss is called presbycusis, is slow loss of hearing which happens as people get older.It is most difficult to hear high frequency sounds.

Question 10

how will fluid backup cause hearing impairment?

Accepted Answer

Fluid in ears: Fluid in the middle ear (otitis media) will decrease hearing a lot.  As much as 30 decibel drop in hearing.  The fluid prevents the normal transmission of sound from the eardrum through the ear bones to the inner ear.

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