What is Hearing Loss and How a Cochlear Implant Can Help
Hearing loss can be very serious and can be caused by a variety of factors. Some of the symptoms include tinnitus, in one ear, and other similar problems. If you have any of these symptoms, it is important to seek professional help. There are various treatment options for this condition. One option you may consider is a Cochlear implant.
Sensorineural
One of the most common types of hearing loss is sensorineural. It is caused by a number of different things. It can be caused by genetic defects, ototoxic drug abuse, or infection. While most of the time it is irreversible, there are treatments that can help.
Sensorineural can cause difficulty understanding speech in noisy environments, difficulty understanding speech, and increased volume to oneself. The symptoms of sensorineural can range in severity from mild to severe.
SNHL is often treated with hearing aids. However, some people with very severe hearing losses may require a cochlear implant.
Noise-induced hearing impairment is the most common cause of sensorineural hearing damage. A one-time exposure to a loud sound can cause a permanent hearing impairment.
Conductive
Conductive hearing loss is a condition where there is a problem with the transfer of sound from the outer ear to the inner ear. Most cases of conductive are temporary. Congenital conductive loss is the most common type. These can include middle ear infections or inflammation of the eardrum.
If a patient has conductive hearing loss, they will have difficulty understanding conversations in loud settings.a
Mixed
Mixed hearing loss is a condition that has both sensorineural or conductive hearing loss. Can be unilateral, symmetrical, or asymmetrical. The symptoms associated with mixed hearing loss can be quite different depending on the severity of the situation.
Damage to the ear nerves can cause sensorineural hearing loss. Other causes include infections, head injuries, ototoxic drugs, systemic diseases, and multiple sclerosis. The cause of mixed hearing loss will determine the best treatment.
Cochlear implant
A cochlear device is an instrument that aids individuals who are difficult of listening to or deaf. The implant works by using the usage of sending sound to the person’s brain, which then turns it into speech. This device is suitable for each children and adults.
A cochlear implant can be useful for people with immoderate or profound listening to loss. Complex electronic device that can help to provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard-of-hearing.
Tinnitus
People who experience tinnitus typically experience noises that are buzzing, swishing, whistling, or chirping. One of the most common causes of tinnitus is damage to the middle ear. Tinnitus can become louder if there is a blockage in the ear. Call us today!