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Hearing Loss<\/a><\/h2>

Hearing loss is one of the biggest health concerns in the U.S. It is the third most commonly reported physical condition, following arthritis and heart disease. It affects roughly 20 percent of the American population and can strike people of all ages. The most common causes of hearing loss are noise exposure and aging. What…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Pediatric Hearing Loss<\/a><\/h2>

Hearing loss isn\u2019t confined to older adults: children of all ages can experience a loss of hearing. Roughly three out of 1000 babies are born with hearing loss, and its prevalence is increasing in adolescents. Noise-induced hearing loss is largely responsible for this increase. If you suspect your child is having difficulty hearing, seek medical…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Hearing Loss & Dementia<\/a><\/h2>

Research by Johns Hopkins University and others has confirmed what many audiologists and physicians have long feared: there is an irrefutable link between hearing loss and cognitive decline. Initial problems such as memory loss and an inability to concentrate can worsen over time. Left untreated, this may eventually lead to dementia and other forms of…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Hearing Tests<\/a><\/h2>

Audiology evaluations consist of a series of tests used to determine whether a hearing loss exists and, if so, measure its type, degree and configuration. An audiologist will assess the results of each individual test in order to develop a treatment plan geared toward your unique hearing loss. Who Should Be Given an Audiology Evaluation?…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Communication Strategies<\/a><\/h2>

Communicating with a person who has a hearing loss can be stressful for both parties. Even when hearing devices are used, proper communication strategies are essential for maximizing the experience. Try the following tips when communicating with a hearing-impaired individual. Maintain eye contact with the hearing impaired individual, facing them directly. Do not attempt to…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Hearing Protection<\/a><\/h2>

We are exposed to sound on a daily basis. Volume levels vary considerably, and can easily exceed 85 decibels (dB) \u2013 the threshold that is considered safe. Any prolonged exposure to noise exceeding this is harmful and can cause permanent, irreversible hearing loss. Excess noise exposure isn\u2019t the only cause of hearing damage. Diseases, drugs…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Single Sided Deafness<\/a><\/h2>

Single sided deafness (SSD), sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While the majority of patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD is diagnosed in approximately 60,000…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Hearing Treatment Options<\/a><\/h2>

Wondering what type of amplification is best for your hearing loss?We have the right solution for you, whether you have mild or severe hearing loss. Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs) Provide limited audible improvement in quietIncrease speech understanding in quiet and non-challenging listening situationsLimited improvement in noise There are hundreds of PSAPs currently on the…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div>

Tinnitus<\/a><\/h2>

Ringing in the ear, or tinnitus, is a widespread condition that affects an estimated 50 million Americans. Some people describe it as a hissing, roaring, whooshing or buzzing sound instead of ringing. It may be sporadic or constant, and is a symptom of an underlying condition rather than a disease itself. There are many factors…<\/p>Read More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":150,"menu_order":15,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"[phone format=none] | Learn about how to take care of your hearing, including tests, treatment, and prevention..","_seopress_robots_index":"","schema":"","fname":"","lname":"","position":"","credentials":"","placeID":"","no_match":false,"name":"","company":"","review":"","address":"","city":"","state":"","zip":"","lat":"","lng":"","phone1":"","phone2":"","fax":"","mon1":"","mon2":"","tue1":"","tue2":"","wed1":"","wed2":"","thu1":"","thu2":"","fri1":"","fri2":"","sat1":"","sat2":"","sun1":"","sun2":"","hours-note":"","footnotes":""},"service_tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/207"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=207"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/207\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2822,"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/207\/revisions\/2822"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/150"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=207"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"service_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service_tags?post=207"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}