What Is Causing My Hearing Loss?

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Understanding what is affecting your hearing health and how to address it puts you back in the driver’s seat. As an expert in the field, HearUSA is excited to help you on your journey.

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All About Hearing Loss

Hearing Loss: Let’s Get to the Bottom of It

Hearing loss can happen for many different reasons, from aging and noise exposure to ear infections, earwax buildup, and certain medical conditions. Understanding what's causing your hearing difficulties is an important first step toward finding the right treatment and protecting your hearing health.

Below, you'll find some of the most common causes of hearing loss, along with information on how they may affect your hearing and what treatment options may be available.

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How time takes its toll on your ears

While we're busy living, our hearing health has its own agenda. Changes to the inner ear and other medical conditions affect hearing over time. Hearing aids can help you take back control.

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Dangerous decibels

How loud is too loud?

It's a noisy world out there and our ears are often the first to notice. When decibel levels are drastic, they can damage the delicate structures of our ears leading to hearing loss. Find out how to prevent it and how to deal with lasting effects.

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Ear infection impacts

Most people will get an ear infection at some point in their life. Earache, feeling of fullness and reduced hearing are all tell-tale signs. And while they can feel troubling, there are ways to alleviate your symptoms.

Earwax buildup

It might not be the sexiest of topics, but it sure is an important one. Understand the benefits of earwax, how our ears stay clean and what to do if your earwax gets a little out of control.

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Sudden Hearing Loss Requires Prompt Attention

While many types of hearing loss develop gradually over time, some people experience a sudden change in their hearing. Sudden hearing loss can occur over a period of hours or within a few days and may affect one or both ears.

If you notice a sudden decrease in hearing, it's important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Early evaluation and treatment may improve the chances of recovery. Even if the hearing loss seems mild or temporary, don't wait to have it checked by a healthcare professional.

Temporary vs. Permanent Hearing Loss

Not all hearing loss is permanent. In some cases, hearing difficulties may be caused by temporary issues such as earwax buildup, fluid in the ear, or an ear infection. Once the underlying cause is treated, hearing may improve.

Other types of hearing loss, such as age-related hearing loss or hearing loss caused by prolonged noise exposure, are often permanent. Because hearing loss can have many different causes, it can be difficult to know what's affecting your hearing without a professional evaluation.

A hearing test can help identify the cause of your hearing difficulties and determine the most appropriate next steps for your hearing health.

Find Out What's Behind Your Hearing Loss

A hearing screening can help identify the cause of your hearing concerns and recommend the right next steps.

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Improving hearing health together

Taking on tinnitus

Ringing, buzzing, whistling - where in the world is it coming from? When you’re the only one hearing certain sounds, it can be frustrating. But with over 50 million Americans experiencing some form of tinnitus, you’re definitely not alone. With the help of innovative, proven methods, it’s time to tackle tinnitus and take back your quality of life.

Hearing loss and work

With the right tools, hearing loss at work doesn’t have to hold you back. Find out more about the challenges of workplace hearing loss, the benefits of hearing better, and tips that can help you improve communication with colleagues and thrive at work again. You can also take an online hearing screening to better understand your current hearing abilities.

How to treat your hearing loss

Hearing health is one of the building blocks of a happy life. If you can understand how your hearing works and what you can do to protect it, you won't just be doing your ears a favor, you'll be boosting your overall health and well-being, too.

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