Aging and chronic exposure to loud noises both contribute to hearing loss. Other factors, such as excessive earwax, can temporarily reduce how well your ears conduct sounds. You can't reverse most types of hearing loss. However, you and your doctor or a hearing specialist can take steps to improve what you hear.
When to see a doctor
If you have a sudden loss of hearing, particularly in one ear, seek immediate medical attention. Talk to your doctor if difficulty hearing is interfering with your daily life. Age-related hearing loss occurs gradually, so you may not notice it at first. If these symptoms show up and keep getting worse , immediately seek help of an ENT specialist.
At American Wellness Center we have Dr. Marc Mueller who has over 20 years of international clinical experience in providing the highest level of patient care in the field of otolaryngology and audiology with deep specialist expertise in the management and treatment of sinus congestion, hearing loss, snoring ailments, sleep disorders, chronic headaches and allergy problems.
At American Wellness Center we have Dr. Marc Mueller who has over 20 years of international clinical experience in providing the highest level of patient care in the field of otolaryngology and audiology with deep specialist expertise in the management and treatment of sinus congestion, hearing loss, snoring ailments, sleep disorders, chronic headaches and allergy problems.
Loss Symptoms
- Muffling of speech and other sounds.
- Difficulty understanding words, especially against background noise or in a crowd.
- Trouble hearing consonants.
- Frequently asking others to speak more slowly, clearly and loudly.
- Needing to turn up the volume of the television or radio.