People often question what causes hearing loss and whether it can be prevented. The truth is sometimes hearing loss cannot be prevented while, in other instances, it can be deterred or minimized by taking proper precautions. It depends on the cause.
Causes beyond our control include: The natural process of aging, hereditary and genetic factors, extremely high fever or illness, birth defects, traumatic head injuries, and toxic drugs such as chemotherapy and mycins. Causes which we may have at least some degree of control over include: Ear wax, allergies, and exposure to loud or constant noise.
It is a good idea to have your ears checked periodically for wax so that build-up can be prevented. If you suffer from allergies, you should realize the possible effects on hearing if you shy away from treatment. We recommend that you visit our office if you suffer from this problem.
Exposure to loud noise levels is a common cause of hearing loss. Listening to loud music or working in a noisy environment over a long period of time produces a high frequency loss. Additionally, firing a gun or rifle should only be done with hearing protection as it only takes firing one shot to permanently damage hearing.
We recommend that you always take proper precautions to prevent damage to your hearing. If you have questions about whether you’re within a situation that may cause hearing loss, contact our office and we’ll be happy to provide you with proper guidance.
Causes beyond our control include: The natural process of aging, hereditary and genetic factors, extremely high fever or illness, birth defects, traumatic head injuries, and toxic drugs such as chemotherapy and mycins. Causes which we may have at least some degree of control over include: Ear wax, allergies, and exposure to loud or constant noise.
It is a good idea to have your ears checked periodically for wax so that build-up can be prevented. If you suffer from allergies, you should realize the possible effects on hearing if you shy away from treatment. We recommend that you visit our office if you suffer from this problem.
Exposure to loud noise levels is a common cause of hearing loss. Listening to loud music or working in a noisy environment over a long period of time produces a high frequency loss. Additionally, firing a gun or rifle should only be done with hearing protection as it only takes firing one shot to permanently damage hearing.
We recommend that you always take proper precautions to prevent damage to your hearing. If you have questions about whether you’re within a situation that may cause hearing loss, contact our office and we’ll be happy to provide you with proper guidance.
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Hollywood, CA 90028 Phone (323) 463-7109 Fax (323) 463-7707 E-mail: info@lahearing.com |
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