Hearing loss; a decrease in hearing sensitivity of surrounding sounds, difficulty in perceiving sounds, ringing or buzzing in the ear. If a person has hearing loss, it is important to know the type of hearing loss, the degree of hearing loss, and which frequencies of hearing loss affect sound.
There are two types of hearing loss: peripheral and central hearing loss. There are three types of hearing loss in hearing loss involving the peripheral hearing system. These are conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss and mixed hearing loss. In cases involving the central hearing system, problems related to the interpretation of the sounds heard are at the forefront. This condition is called central auditory processing disorder.
What are the Symptoms of Hearing Loss?
Difficulty in perceiving sounds
Difficulty hearing the other person and asking him to speak out loud
Request to increase the volume of devices such as radio and television
Avoiding crowded and noise environments
Avoiding talking among people
Tinnitus, buzzing sounds in the ear
What is the Importance of Hearing Loss?
If hearing loss is congenital and unnoticed, language and speech development can also be adversely affected. In fact, these children may not have any language or speech development. In addition to language and speech problems, learning problems arise. As a result of communication problems, social isolation, lack of self confidence and weak personality development can be seen.
Hearing loss in adults may lead to situations such as nervousness, social reservations, self-confidence problems due to difficulties in understanding.
What Causes Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss may be congenital or acquired. Congenital causes can be divided into two as genetic and non-genetic. Premature births, low birth weight and womb infections are among the causes of non-genetic hearing loss. Genetic hearing loss may be caused by diseases such as Down syndrome and Usher syndrome.
Ear infections, excessive noise exposure, and hearing loss due to aging are examples of subsequent hearing loss.
What are the Methods Used in the Treatment of Hearing Loss?
Hearing aid application
Cochlear implant (bionic ear) application: This method is preferred in cases where the hearing aid cannot be benefited.
Bone tract and middle ear implants
Auditory rehabilitation: Especially in infants and children, not only device application is sufficient, but auditory training applications are required for the efficient use of auditory capacity.
