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Marguerite Namdar, Office Manager
Our office staff is available to answer any important hearing questions you might have. Please call
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Do you hear the world around you? Hearing loss is more common than you might think. In North America, 10% of the
population, 30 million people, have some type of hearing loss. Because we communicate by speaking and listening to
one another, someone whose hearing loss is left untreated will experience problems in their day-to-day life.
It is important to realize that any amount of hearing loss is an invisible problem. Most hearing losses occur
gradually, so the signs of hearing loss are difficult to notice. |
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You Need to See an Audiologist If...
If you can agree with 3 or more of the following statements below, please consider making an appointment to get your hearing tested by
a licensed audiologist today. |
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The family complains the TV or radio is too loud. |
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People seem to mumble when they speak. |
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You can hear people speaking, but can't quite understand what they are saying. |
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You ask people to repeat what they say more often. |
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You have a hard time understanding conversation in a group or at a party. |
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You have a ringing or roaring in your ears. |
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It is hard to hear on the telephone. |
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| You Need to See a Doctor Immediately If... |
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| • There is active drainage from your ear. |
| • You experience sudden hearing loss or rapidly decreasing hearing in one or both ears. |
| • You can hear people speaking, but can't quite understand what they are saying. |
| • You have sudden or ongoing dizziness. |
| •You have pain or discomfort in the ear. |
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| There are many different causes of hearing loss which can affect all
ages. Some common causes are hereditary, trauma, disease, noise exposure and the normal aging process.
Most conductive losses can be treated medically, but there are times when hearing instruments are needed.
Sensorineural losses are usually treated with hearing instruments and mixed losses are treated with a
combination of medical treatment and hearing instruments. |
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| Conductive Hearing Loss: |
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| ...occurs when the transmission of sound through the outer and/or middle
ear is interrupted. Common causes are wax buildup in the ear canal, a perforated eardrum, fluid in the
middle ear or damaged ossicles. |
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| Sensorineural Hearing Loss: |
| ...occurs in the inner ear affecting the transmission of sound through
the cochlea and/or the auditory nerve. Common Causes are exposure to loud noise, trauma, disease and
the normal aging process. |
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| Mixed Hearing Loss: |
| ...occurs in the outer and/or middle ear and inner ear. It is a
combination of a conductive and sensorineural hearing loss. A mixed hearing loss can occur when a
person has wax blockage in the ear canal and damage to the cochlea. |
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Many adults do not realize how much hearing they have lost, but family
members and friends may see drastic changes in their behavior. In a study by the
National Council on Aging,
the following side affects were among those reported in adults experiencing untreated and treated hearing loss.
Adults with UNTREATED hearing loss experienced additional symptoms such as: |
| • Sadness and depression |
| • Worry and anxiety |
| • Paranoia |
| • Less social activity |
| • Emotional turmoil and insecurity |
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| Adults with TREATED hearing loss experienced additional symptoms such as: |
| • Better relationships with their families |
| • Improved feelings of self-worth |
| • Improved mental health |
| • Greater independence and security |
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