Hearing Damage

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• QHow should I help a loved one with hearing loss?

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  AMary Vokurka answered

  <p>Hearing loss can definitely be trying. My father is extremely hard of hearing. It took years for us to encourage him to get a test done for hearing aids. He was honestly too cheap to pay for the aids. It got to the po...Full Answer
• QWhat do I need to know about caring for someone with hearing damage?

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  ADiana Meeks answered

  When caring for someone with hearing damage, it is important to remember that they may experience depression, anxiety, and anger if the damage has led to hearing loss and impaired their ability to communicate. They may b...Full Answer
• QWhy do changes in pressure affect the ears most severely?

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  ADiana Meeks answered

  <p>Changes in pressure, such as those induced by air travel, affect the whole body. However, it is only gasses that change volume significantly in response to these changes. Airplane cabin pressure, relative to sea level...Full Answer
• QHow common is hearing impairment?

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  ADiana Meeks answered

  The World Health Organization estimated in 2014 that 360 million people in the world were affected by moderate to profound hearing impairment. Half of these cases could have been prevented through early diagnoses and tre...Full Answer
• QHow can I be considerate of someone with hearing impairment?

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  ADr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD answered

  <p>First of all, you must recognize that someone with hearing impairment doesn't necessarily need your help. You are welcome to be encouraging, considerate, and helpful when asked, but don't be patronizing. For the purpo...Full Answer
• QWhat is the difference between deafness and hearing impairment?

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  ADr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD answered

  <p>Deafness is a form of hearing impairment. The term hearing impairment covers a spectrum from mild to profound. Deafness is this profound hearing loss, which indicates a complete loss of hearing ability in one or both ...Full Answer
• QCan I develop a hearing impairment as an adult?

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  ADiana Meeks answered

  <p>Not only can you develop a hearing impairment as an adult, but it is also quite common. Exposure to loud noises damages the ear over time, so age increases the likelihood of hearing impairment. About one in every thre...Full Answer
• QWhat is hearing impairment?

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  ADiana Meeks answered

  <p>Hearing impairment, or hearing loss, is a condition in which your ability to hear is completely or partially limited. When your loss of hearing is complete in either one or both ears, the condition is called deafness....Full Answer
• QIs hearing impairment serious?

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  ADiana Meeks answered

  <p>Hearing impairment can be a very serious problem if it isn't treated. People who have hearing assistance from hearing aids or cochlear implants and access to therapy and special education can function well in society....Full Answer
• QIs hearing damage serious?

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  ADr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD answered

  <p>Yes, hearing damage is serious in that it may lead to permanent hearing loss. Over time, it can progress to complete deafness. Hearing damage can cause depression and anxiety as well as have a negative impact on a per...Full Answer