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Hearing Loss Facts & Resources

Hearing loss is more common than most people believe, especially as we get older. In fact, according to the NIH (National Institute of Aging), approximately one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing loss with those affected reaching 50% in people 75 years or older. This common issue can develop from a long range of causes.

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Most people realize their hearing loss first around the home. Therefore, they have become the most common signs of hearing loss. For instance, many patients will have trouble hearing the telephone, tv, or others speaking while in close proximity.


The causes of hearing loss range from aging to bacterial infections, fluid backup, certain medications, or exposure to loud noise. The differ in rarity but patients can find hearing solutions with us no matter their case.

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Remember, hearing loss is more noticeable than a hearing aid!

Make your appointment today at Hearing Solutions LLC in Albany, NY to hear what you’ve been missing!

Experience More When You Hear More

Communication is critical in life. Our jobs, relationships and social interactions are all more rewarding when we can confidently communicate. Yet nearly 1 in 5 American adults struggle with hearing loss — a figure that climbs to 1 in 3 for people over 65.*


The good news is, with today’s modern advancements in hearing aid technology, there is no reason to “just put up” with hearing loss anymore.


There are three primary types of hearing loss: conductive, sensorineural, and mixed hearing loss. All three affect different components of the ear, and they can have varied root causes. Determining what type of hearing damage you are experiencing is one of the first steps in finding an appropriate hearing aid.


Conductive Hearing Loss – Occurs when sound is obstructed from traveling properly through the outer or middle ear.

Sensorineural Hearing Loss – Occurs when permanent damage is done to either the inner ear or the hearing related nerves.

Mixed Hearing Loss – This is a combination of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, where there is damage to the outer, middle, inner ear or hearing nerve.

 


*Source: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)

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