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Why Do I Suddenly Have Hearing Loss for No Reason?

Sudden deafness, also known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL), happens when someone loses their hearing in one or both ears all at once. The exact cause is not always apparent, but it is often due to problems with blood flow, viral infections, or even loud noise exposure. To read more about this, visit: https://hubs.ly/Q02x-_4q0

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True or false: You will be able to tell if you have hearing loss.

False: Many assume the signs of hearing loss are obvious, but in all actuality, the condition comes on gradually, and signs can be very subtle at first. In fact, many people go through years of hearing loss before they realize there might be a problem.

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Do you struggle to hear when there is background noise?

If you can’t hear conversations when there’s background noise, it’s likely because your ears have trouble filtering out the environmental sounds. Trouble hearing, even with mild background noise, is often the first symptom of moderate hearing loss or auditory processing disorder (APD).

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"When you're young, you think your dad is Superman. Then you grow up, and you realize he's just a regular guy who wears a cape." - Dave Attell

Wishing all the dads a Happy Father’s Day from everyone here at Carolina Hearing Doctors!

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Hearing aids are useful in improving the hearing and speech comprehension of people who have hearing loss that results from damage to the small sensory hair cells in the inner ear. This type of hearing loss is called sensorineural hearing loss.

Hearing aids work by amplifying sound through a three-part system: The microphone receives sound and converts it into a digital signal. The amplifier increases the strength of the digital signal. The speaker produces an amplified sound in the ear.

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Metalworking and smithing was actually the world’s first loud job on record. The grinding and clanging of metal on metal can reach over 100 decibels. Metal is a substance that must be molded by force; unfortunately, this makes it a noisy job.

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Hearing aids and moisture don’t mix! The combination can reduce hearing aid sensitivity, shorten battery life, and cause corrosion. Moisture can get inside the hearing aid through condensation (especially in humid climates), perspiration, or even earwax. There are multiple Dri-Aid kits on the market as well as more advanced options.

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Every day you are surrounded by sounds from your environment including TV, radio, appliances, traffic, and more. If these commonly occurring noises are too loud, they can lead to hearing loss!

If you find yourself in noisy environments often, it may be time for some custom ear protection to optimize your hearing health! Consult with us at Carolina Hearing Doctors, so we can help find the best solution for you.

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Earmold impressions are a cast of the ear and are used for various purposes including hearing aids, sleep plugs, hearing protection, pressure equalizing plugs, musician plugs, swimming plugs, and more.

Custom molds of your ears allow you to receive the best treatment for your specific hearing problems. Fitted to you, for you!

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Another five-star review! We work hard to provide the best hearing health care in our community, and this kind of feedback goes a long way for us! We appreciate our patients so much – thank you!

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Memorial Day – Remember and Honor

Thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Why do we have earwax?

Earwax is the ear’s self-cleaning mechanism. It traps dirt and other foreign objects, protects your ears from bacteria and fungi growth, and keeps bugs and insects from making their way into your ears!

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"I can no longer hear out of the corner of my ear."

Everyday we use our peripheral vision, often seeing something "out of the corner of my eye" to orient ourselves to what's going on. It's casual, often unintended, but also so important to how we move through the world.
I've never thought about "the corner if my ear" until a lady said that to me this week. And it's 100% true that our casual hearing is equally important to participating in the world around us. As we lose hearing we lose this casual but automatic hearing orientation. Such a profound but simple truth.
I hope I can help her hear out of those corners again.

Of the Americans age 20–64 who need hearing aids, only 16% use them.

Barriers such as high cost, stigma, lack of accessibility, and poor customer satisfaction have traditionally kept people from buying hearing aids. Perhaps the biggest factor in people opting out of wearing hearing aids is the lack of understanding as to how important our hearing health is to our overall well-being. Hearing loss is linked to cognitive decline, communication problems, balance issues, social isolation, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

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How do I select the best hearing aid for my needs?

Finding the best hearing aid is vital not only for your hearing quality, but also for your comfort! The first step to finding the perfect hearing aid is to see an audiologist. They can help determine your hearing needs and choose a custom device that will work best for your particular needs. From the size, look, functionality, and technology options, there are many things to consider when choosing hearing aids.

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Do you have hearing loss in one ear?

Hearing loss can occur in one ear while the other ear remains unaffected, resulting in a condition called unilateral hearing loss. Unilateral hearing loss, also known as single-sided deafness, is a relatively uncommon condition compared to bilateral hearing loss. Research suggests that approximately 0.5% to 3% of the general population may experience unilateral hearing loss.

Read this article to learn more about the causes and treatment options for unilateral hearing loss. https://hubs.ly/Q02vr0V-0

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Mother’s Day is not just a day; it’s a celebration of the incredible women who shape our world.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Carolina Hearing Doctors!

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Acquired deafness is the loss of hearing that develops during a person's life but was not present at birth. Contrastly, congenital deafness is present at birth.

Acquired deafness may be a manifestation of a delayed-onset form of genetic deafness or due to damage to the ear from noise. In other words, it can be, but isn’t always genetic.

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Did you know…You have crystals in your ears! This might sound odd, but deep inside your inner ear, there are tiny calcium crystals known as otoconia. These sit in the otolith organs and play a huge role in your sense of balance.

Otoconia are microscopic. You’d need to line up more than 25,000 of them to equal an inch!

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Each May, National Speech-Language-Hearing Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders.

With communication so crucial to our lives, National Speech-Language-Hearing Month sets out to raise awareness of issues surrounding communication problems such as an inability to hear properly or to speak effectively.

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The cochlea is the innermost part of the ear and is about the size of a pea! It looks similar to a snail shell.

The cochlea plays a vital role in the function of hearing. It is part of the inner ear, and is often described as snail- or spiral-shaped. The spiral shape of the cochlea is necessary for the transduction of different sound frequencies.

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April 24th is International Noise Awareness Day; an annual day that brings awareness to people about the impact noise can have on our overall health and well-being.

One of the most important things to understand about excessive noise and its impact on our hearing health, is the fact that noise-induced hearing loss is 100% preventable. Research shows that young people are the most susceptible to this type of hearing damage due to recreational activities involving music.

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Who is behind the excellent care and knowledgeable service of Carolina Hearing Doctors? Here’s more information about our team!

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Did you know?

Among adults age 70 and older with hearing loss who could benefit from hearing aids, fewer than one in three (30 percent) have ever used them.

High costs, the fear of looking or feeling “old”, and limited access to healthcare may keep people from receiving the hearing care they need. This can have detrimental effects on their overall well-being by causing depression, anxiety, cognitive impairment, and other negative consequences.

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Are there surgical procedures or medications that will treat hearing loss?

Treatment depends on the cause of your hearing loss. Medications and surgical procedures are typically used to treat conductive hearing loss (which only affects 5-15% of those with hearing loss). The majority of people with hearing loss have sensorineural or mixed hearing loss. These types of hearing loss often benefit from the use of hearing aids.

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What is white noise?

White noise, in the context of hearing, plays a role in our auditory system and has implications for our perception of sound.

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Dentists and their assistants may suffer hearing loss due to repeated exposure to loud, high-frequency noises. Drills are used throughout the day by a dentist, and these tools produce up to 115 dB of sound. Over the long term, it can cause irreversible damage.

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Good hearing health habits are vital to maintaining your hearing and your overall quality of life. These 5 simple steps can ensure your hearing health is in tip top shape:

1. Volume. Turn down the volume! 5 out of 10 people listen to their music too loudly. Over time, any sound over 85 decibels or higher can cause hearing loss or other hearing problems, like tinnitus.

2. Protect your hearing. Music, concerts, sporting events, and your job can all have dangerous levels of noise exposure. The only sure fire way to protect your hearing is to use earplugs or noise cancelling headphones.

3. Manage ear wax. Ear wax serves to protect our ears, but in some people it builds up too much and can cause hearing loss and/or damage. NEVER use a Q-tip to clean your ears! Leave the cleaning to your trusted audiologist.

4. Manage stress. High levels of stress can wreak havoc on your ears! Research shows that excessive stress can lead to the development or worsening of tinnitus!

5. Hearing check-ups. Regular hearing exams can ensure hearing loss does not go undetected. The earlier treatment for hearing loss starts, the more successful treatments will be.

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