In many cases, hearing loss is preventable. Repeated exposure to loud sounds will cause damage to your hearing over time. Hearing protection can preserve your hearing and is easy to use. For more about Noise Induced Hearing Loss and proper ear protection, please visit:

Noise Induced Hearing Loss

Presbycusis is hearing loss resulting from the process of ageing. It affects roughly 30% of adults between the ages of 65 and 75 years old. This percentage increases as adults reach ages older than 75 years. Presbycusis causes a greater degree of hearing loss in the higher pitches as opposed to low pitches. Age related hearing loss often progresses slowly. Once hearing loss is identified, a routine evaluation will allow for more effective management of the hearing loss. To learn more about Presbycusis, please visit:

Information About Presbycusis

The vast majority of hearing loss is irreversible. There are cases in which medical management is necessary and hearing can be subsequently improved. An ear infection is one example.  Fluid can build up in the middle ear, reducing hearing acuity. Once treated by a doctor, hearing typically returns to normal. If you suspect you have hearing loss you should be evaluated by a hearing healthcare professional. A hearing healthcare professional can differentiate types of hearing loss and determine if medical intervention is needed. If the hearing loss is permanent, a hearing healthcare professional can discuss if hearing aids are appropriate. 

 If you or your family suspect a hearing problem, please click on the link below to answer ten simple questions about your personal communication habits.

Ten Ways To Identify Hearing Loss

If you have a strong family history of hearing loss or have been diagnosed with hearing loss, routine evaluation of your hearing by a hearing healthcare professional will allow for more effective management of your hearing. For more about hearing loss and hearing loss prevention, please visit:

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