Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Our ear is made up of: the outer, middle and inner parts. Sensorineural hearing loss is experienced when there is an issue with the inner ear parts.
The most prevalent kind of continuing permanent hearing loss is sensorineural hearing loss.
What Is Defined As Sensorineural Hearing Loss?
Sensorineural hearing loss (also know as SNHL) happens when there is an inner ear damage or damage caused in the inner ear structure.
The damage is more specifically done to the tiny hair cells in the inner ear. The small hair cells helps to transmit sound from the inner ear to the brain via the hearing nerve.
SNHL can also be caused by a problem with the nerve pathways from your inner ear to your brain. Loud noises may either be unclear or sound muffled, even louder sounds, and it might be difficult to hear soft sounds.
While many types of sensorineural hearing loss are irreversible, certain rare situations may induce sensorineural hearing losses to improve on their own.
Some Possible Causes Of This Type Of Hearing Loss Include:
Genetics - hearing loss that runs in the family
Ageing
Illnesses - (meningitis, mumps, cytomegalovirus, etc.)
A serious blow received to the head
A problem in the way the inner is formed at birth
Drugs that are causing damage to hearing
Environmental causes - constant exposure to loud noises that might damage the inner ear nerves
Sensorineural Hearing Loss Prevention
Prolonged exposure to loud sounds can lead to permanent hearing loss, so it is important for those who work around such noise (e.g. construction workers) to use the proper protection when working and visit the doctor for regular tests. Youngsters should avoid (as much as they can) exposing their ears to loud noises.
Ways to Help Conductive Hearing Loss
Wearing ear protection
If you are aware that you are constantly exposed to loud noises in your workplace, you should talk to your employer about a hearing protection program. You can also get your own ear protection gear: i.e. earplugs.
Be aware
Other than workplace awareness, be aware of your environment. If you are attending a live concert that have loud music, it’ll be helpful to have an earplug on standby.
Employ the 60/40 rule
if you are listening to a music player, keep your engagement to a maximum of 40 minutes, and limit the maximum volume to 60 percent.
Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are tools that detect and amplify the sound in your environment. They can be used to treat both conductive as well as sensorineural hearing loss, and they come in many shapes and sizes. The audiologist will work with you to find the best device for your situation.
Main Types of Prescription Hearing Aids In Singapore That We Offer
Receiver in cancal (RIC)(RIE)
Completely in canal (CIC)
Behind the ear (BTE)
In the canal (ITC)
Invisible in canal (IIC)
In the ear (ITE)
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Singapore 437062
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