{"id":3097,"date":"2022-11-23T17:46:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T23:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mwent.net\/?p=3097"},"modified":"2022-12-16T17:57:31","modified_gmt":"2022-12-16T23:57:31","slug":"what-to-know-about-aging-and-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mwent.net\/what-to-know-about-aging-and-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Know About Aging and Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Aging is one of the most common causes of sensorineural<a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> hearing loss<\/a> (SNHL). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asha.org\/public\/hearing\/sensorineural-hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is damage in your inner ear<\/a>. Specifically, damage to the tiny hair cells in your cochlea, known as stereocilia. Once these cells are damaged, they cannot be reversed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms of Sensorineural Hearing Loss <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-marcus-aurelius-6787711-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Older couple enjoying a conversation at an outdoor cafe.\" class=\"wp-image-3100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-marcus-aurelius-6787711-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-marcus-aurelius-6787711-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-marcus-aurelius-6787711-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pexels-marcus-aurelius-6787711-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While you might not experience all of these symptoms, if you have SNHL you may notice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Sounds seem muffled<\/li><li>You frequently have to ask people to repeat themselves<\/li><li>It\u2019s becoming difficult to follow conversations, especially in places with a lot of background noise like a busy restaurant<\/li><li>You struggle to understand higher-pitched voices like those of women and children<\/li><li>A sensation of \u201cfullness\u201d in the ear or that ear is plugged up<\/li><li>Tinnitus (ringing in the ear)<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>SNHL can be gradual or sudden. When your condition is age-related, it happens slowly and tends to occur in both ears. However, it may be more noticeable in one ear than the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Your Hearing Tested<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re experiencing any symptoms of SNHL, make an appointment as soon as possible for a hearing test. Getting your hearing checked out can help your audiologist determine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The cause of your hearing loss<\/li><li>How well you can hear speech<\/li><li>What type of hearing loss you have<\/li><li>The severity of your hearing loss<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people feel nervous about getting their hearing checked or minimize the importance of getting tested. However, the sooner you address the problem and can begin treatment the better the outcome will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Aids Can Help You Stay Connected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hearing aids<\/a> are the most common form of treatment for hearing loss. Your audiologist will work with you to help determine what style and features best suit your lifestyle and individual needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing aids make it easier for your brain to process sound and speech. This helps you stay connected with others and feel confident in social situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, people who choose to treat their hearing loss with hearing aids report experiencing better overall physical and mental health, professional success and emotional well-being than those who leave their condition untreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about aging and hearing loss, call the experts at <a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/hearing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Midwest Hearing<\/a> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/announcing-national-speech-language-hearing-month\/\" class=\"related-post\">Announcing National Speech-Language-Hearing Month<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/navigating-your-hearing-loss-a-guide-to-your-treatment-plan-visit\/\" class=\"related-post\">Navigating Your Hearing Loss: A Guide to Your Treatment Plan Visit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/new-ears-day-prioritize-your-hearing-health-in-2024\/\" class=\"related-post\">New \u2018Ears\u2019 Day: Prioritize Your Hearing Health in 2024\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aging is one of the most common causes of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is damage in your inner ear. Specifically, damage to the tiny hair cells in your cochlea, known as stereocilia. Once these cells are damaged, they cannot be reversed. Symptoms of Sensorineural Hearing Loss While you might&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3100,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Aging is one of the most common causes of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). 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