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Experiencing Hearing Loss?<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n\n<\/span> Ready to find out if you have hearing loss? Take our online self-screener today.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n

\n 48 million Americans report some degree of hearing loss.\n <\/div>\n

Top 5 Symptoms of Hearing Loss<\/h3>\n
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  • Having trouble following conversations in the presence of background noise<\/li>\n
  • Missing part of the conversation<\/li>\n
  • Feeling like others mumble when they speak<\/li>\n
  • Turning the volume up on the television<\/li>\n
  • Avoiding social gatherings<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n
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    How is Hearing Loss Diagnosed?<\/h2>\n

    In order to diagnose hearing loss, your audiologist will review medical history, discuss symptoms, physically examine ears and complete a evaluation consisting of series audiological tests. Exam may involve one or more the following:<\/p><\/div>\n\n

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    • Pure Tone Testing<\/li>\n
    • Bone Conduction Testing<\/li>\n
    • Speech Testing<\/li>\n
    • Tympanometry<\/li>\n
    • Acoustic Reflex Testing<\/li>\n
    • Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)<\/li>\n
    • Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n \n
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      Types of Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n

      Treatment will depend on your type and degree of hearing loss.<\/p>\n \n

      There are three types:<\/h3>\n

      Sensorineural hearing loss<\/strong> is the most common type of hearing loss. It involves a problem with the inner ear. Sensorineural hearing loss is usually treated with hearing aids.<\/p>\n

      Conductive hearing loss<\/strong> occurs when there are problems in the outer ear, ear canal, eardrum or middle ear. Conductive hearing loss is often correctable with surgery or medications (typically antibiotics). Alternatively, it may be treated with hearing aids.<\/p>\n

      Mixed hearing loss<\/strong> is a combination of both types. Treatment might involve a combination of medication, surgery and\/or hearing aids.<\/p>\n <\/div> \n

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      Get In Touch With Us!<\/h2>\n
      \n To request an appointment or to connect with our team, please complete the form. Our team will contact you during our regular business hours. For a medical emergency, please call 911.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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