{"id":228,"date":"2020-02-25T21:19:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T21:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theartofrhinoplasty.com\/blog\/?p=228"},"modified":"2020-03-25T21:20:25","modified_gmt":"2020-03-25T21:20:25","slug":"hearing-loss-audiology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theartofrhinoplasty.com\/blog\/hearing-loss-audiology\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Hearing Loss and Your Well-being"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Loss Starting Earlier<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theartofrhinoplasty.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/240_F_140439622_MK2D0SzN9kiehNq6WT70gsfU33zCazGn-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman holding hand to hear for audiology issues.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theartofrhinoplasty.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/240_F_140439622_MK2D0SzN9kiehNq6WT70gsfU33zCazGn-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.theartofrhinoplasty.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/240_F_140439622_MK2D0SzN9kiehNq6WT70gsfU33zCazGn.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>If you\u2019re like many people, you probably attribute hearing loss with age. While your risk does increase over the years, hearing loss is starting earlier. In fact, research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 40 million Americans between the ages of 20 and 69 have hearing damage. Not to mention, as much as 17% of adolescents between the ages of 12 to 19 have some evidence of hearing loss in one or both ears.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n\n\n<p>The increased prevalence of hearing loss at a young age is\ncaused by a variety of issues, such as loud work environments, heavy traffic,\nnoisy restaurants, rock concerts, sporting events, and listening to loud music\nvia earbuds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is it Time to Schedule a Hearing Consultation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>People seem to mumble<\/li><li>You have difficulty hearing the TV<\/li><li>You ask people to repeat what they said<\/li><li>You strain to hear soft voices<\/li><li>You remain quiet in conversations for fear of\nresponding inappropriately<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve experienced any of the above scenarios, call our\noffice today.&nbsp; Scott Lightbody,\nAudiometrist, is on staff at Wiesman Nasal and Sinus. As a Licensed Hearing\nInstrument Specialist, Scott will fully evaluate your hearing ability.&nbsp; If needed, our office offers the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theartofrhinoplasty.com\/hearing-aids.html\">latest hearing\ntechnology<\/a> so you can experience superior sound quality to hear comfortably\nin any environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Risks of Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides not hearing what\u2019s around you, there are also health\ncomplications associated with hearing loss. There\u2019s direct evidence connecting\nhearing loss to a variety of health consequences because loud noises damage the\ncells within the inner ear. Sadly, as the cells are lost, they don\u2019t\nregenerate. You\u2019ll suffer permanent damage that also affects your brain. Over\ntime, you may notice several complications, such as problems walking or falling\nepisodes. Not to mention, you\u2019ll also have a higher risk of Alzheimer\u2019s disease\nand dementia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preventing Alzheimer\u2019s and Dementia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Research shows people who have hearing loss are 5 times more\nlikely to develop dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s disease. The risk increases with the\nseverity of hearing loss because it changes the way the brain functions. When\nthe area of the brain responsible for hearing is inactive, you will lose\ntissue, causing its structure to shrink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can protect your brain and restore your hearing with\naudiology testing. The right hearing aids will transform your quality of life\nand protect your health. No matter your age, don\u2019t wait to get the help you\nneed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Scott Lightbody<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theartofrhinoplasty.com\/hearing-aids.html\">Scott Lightbody<\/a>\nspecializes in audiology to help evaluate, diagnose, and treat hearing loss in\npatients of all ages. Scott is committed to helping you with your hearing\nproblems.&nbsp; He will work with you to find\nthe best solution for your hearing needs. If you\u2019re ready to improve your life\nby improving your hearing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theartofrhinoplasty.com\/contact-us.html\">contact our office\ntoday<\/a> to schedule your consultation. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing Loss Starting Earlier If you\u2019re like many people, you probably attribute hearing loss with age. While your risk does increase over the years, hearing loss is starting earlier. In fact, research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 40 million Americans between the ages of 20 and 69 have hearing damage. 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