Many people take for granted their ability to hear. Things like wearing headphones that are playing music too loudly, having the tv volume too high, and being in atmospheres (like concerts and bars) where the music is blaring loudly are all ways that young people especially can damage their hearing. Many times they don't think about how they could lose this valuable sense. The ability to hear is one of the most important senses that you have, and unfortunately it's relatively easy to lose your hearing!
There are several different types of hearing loss, including conductive, sensorineural, central, functional and mixed hearing loss. Some types are reversable and can be corrected, while others can't. For the types of hearing loss that can't be corrected, hearing aids or devices are a real help in improving communication and daily functions. Let's discuss each type of hearing loss in more detail though.
Conductive hearing loss is anything that affects transmission from the outer through to the inner ear. This type of hearing loss in most cases can be improved. Sensorineural hearing loss has problems that are in the inner ear or the acoustic nerve. In some cases it can be both. Central hearing loss involves problems in the central nervous system or in the
brain. This type of hearing loss makes it difficult for one to interpret speech and a person may hear well but can find it diffficult to understand.
A functional loss deals with psychological or emotional causes. These individuals may not respond to speech but have normal hearing. In cases of functional hearing loss diagnosis can be difficult. Mixed hearing loss describes the presence of two or more types of hearing loss. In general a person can lose their hearing because of a variety of factors such as objects in the ear, fluid, nerve damage, damage to the structures of the ear, and other obstructions or damage.
There are, however, basic day to day functions that can also cause significant damage, especially over time. These activities & functions are the ones that most people take for granted and either don't realize are damaging their ears, or don't realize how much damage is being caused. Headphones, loud music, prolonged exposure to noises, lawnmowers, and traffic are all examples of these damage-causing activities. These noises are present in our environment and need to be considered. Taking measures to protect your hearing, such as using ear plugs, turning down the music, or limiting exposure to excessive noises can help to protect your hearing.
Author Resource:-
Gemma-Leigh Garner is a freelance copywriter and blogger that writes on many different health subjects such as ear hearing aids and hearing loss plus symptoms and treatment related to hearing loss prevention.
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