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Around 48 million Americans suffer from hearing loss. It can affect you at any age, though it not an inevitable part of aging, and in most cases, it can be prevented. Dr. William R. Bond Jr is a specialist in Otolaryngology and ENT (ear nose and throat) services based in Washington DC. He offers experience, understanding, and support to all of his Washington patients, and he can help you deal with hearing loss, as well.
Types of Hearing Loss
The three types of hearing loss are:
- Conductive hearing loss: prevents sound waves from reaching the nerves that enable hearing. It can affect one or both ears. It may be caused by injury to the ear, an ear infection, ear wax, or a disorder of the middle ear. This type of hearing loss can usually be fixed.
- Sensorineural hearing loss: damage to the nerves in the inner ear or to the nerves that transport sound to the brain. It can be caused by an injury to the ear, exposure to excessive noise, a tumor, or an ear infection.
- Mixed hearing loss: nerve damage caused by injury, an ear infection, or aging. It is a combination of the two types of hearing loss listed above.
An ENT specialist can give you a hearing test and diagnose which type of hearing loss you have.
How to Prevent Hearing Loss
The following tips will help you reduce your risk of hearing loss:
- Avoid exposure to persistent loud noise
- Do not listen through headphones at full volume
- If you are exposed to noise above 85 decibels, wear earplugs.
- Ask your doctor for an audiogram to test your hearing.
Loss of hearing can be debilitating and can harm your social life. If you are noticing hearing loss or if you have a sensation of ringing or fullness in your ears seek advice from an ENT specialist.
If you live in Washington DC and you are struggling with hearing loss, call Dr. Bond at (202) 726-7770.
