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The most common sign of hearing loss is frequently asking people to repeat themselves or often asking for clarification when speaking with someone. Hearing loss can get worse over time, which makes it difficult to determine when medical intervention is necessary. If you often have difficulty understanding in social situations, avoid meeting friends, or calling family because it’s difficult to hear, you may have hearing loss.

There are three different types of hearing loss. There is sensorineural, conductive, and mixed hearing loss. These types differ based on the source of the problem. Sensorineural hearing loss is caused by damage to the structures in the inner ear including the hair cells, cochlea, or nerve pathways. Conductive hearing loss is the result of an obstructions (such as wax or fluid) in the ear canal, middle ear, or eardrum. Mixed hearing loss is a combination of sensorineural and conductive. At Labyrinth Audiology, we have experience treating all three major types of hearing loss.

The most common treatment option for hearing loss is hearing aids. However, treatment depends on the nature of your hearing loss, the severity of it, and your lifestyle. Some solutions include hearing aids, rehabilitation, or surgery. Only a hearing healthcare professional – such as the professionals at Labyrinth Audiology – can give specific solutions based on your health history, symptoms, and current condition. Hearing loss is often the result of aging, noise exposure, and genetics. In most cases, this can be typically corrected with hearing aids.