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Causes & Types of Hearing loss | Speech & Hearing Aid Specialist

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  Hearing loss is a common problem that affects millions of people around the world. It can be caused by a number of factors, including exposure to loud noises, certain medications and diseases, aging, and heredity. Depending on the cause, hearing loss can be classified into three main types: conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss, and mixed hearing loss. In this article we will discuss the different types of hearing loss and their causes in detail. It can be divided into three main types conductive hearing loss: Conductive hearing loss occurs when damage to the outer ear or middle ear blocks sound vibrations from reaching your inner ear, or cochlear. With this type of hearing loss, ears may feel plugged and speech may sound muffled, especially if there is a lot of background noise. Also Check: speech therapy Common causes include: Malformations at birth such as Microtia and Atresia Syndromes such as Down, Goldenhar, and Treacher Collins Chronic mastoiditis or middle...

What Parents should know before deciding on a cochlear implant surgery for their child

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  What is cochlear implant surgery? Cochlear implant surgery is the most commonly used procedure for mechanical cochlear implantation in the human ear to help patients with partial or total hearing loss . The treatment is usually done under anesthesia and is called mastectomy. The cochlea which is a part of the human ear looks like a hollow tube and is often rolled up like a snail shell. It functions as an essential component of the human ear, coordinating the nerve cells in the ear to support hearing. If a person’s cochlea is destroyed, it makes them unable to hear much or in fact anything, they are given a device to help the cochlea work. This entire procedure is known as cochlear implant surgery. Also Check: Hearing Aids How to prepare for a child’s cochlear implant surgery?  A child’s healthcare provider will tell you how to prepare your child for surgery. The doctor may ask you not to give your child anything to eat or drink after midnight on the day of surgery. He w...

Hybrid Cochlear Implants-Work, Benefits, Types and More

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Cochlear Implants are a type of hearing device that help people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing   to  understand speech, learn language, and develop hearing skills. Can you hear low-frequency sounds, such as barks and beeps, but miss high-frequency sounds like whistles and chirps? Hybrid cochlear implants may help. A hybrid cochlear implant solution has two parts: an external sound processor with an acoustic component and an internal implant. Also see:- Cochlear Implants clinic in Delhi The cochlear implant is designed to help you hear the high frequency sounds you have been missing, while the acoustic component amplifies the natural low-frequency hearing you have. By working together, the components can provide a balanced hearing experience. An audiologist can advise if a hybrid cochlear implant can help you. A good next step is to visit an audiologist or ENT surgeon who specializes in hearing implant technology. They will know if you could benefit from a hybrid cochlear...

Cochlear Implants and Their Role in Children’s Hearing Development

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  Cochlear implants are a type of hearing aid that can be surgically implanted into the ear. In this blog we will explain Cochlear Implant and Their Role in Children’s Hearing Development. Cochlear Implants are designed to help those with severe hearing loss or deafness to hear again. While cochlear implants are not a new technology, their use has been growing in recent years. In 2012, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of cochlear implants in children as young as 12 months old. As of 2018, it is estimated that there are approximately 38,000 children in the United States with cochlear implants. Cochlear implants can offer a great benefit to children with hearing loss. However, there is still much unknown about their long-term effects. In this blog post, we will explore what we do know about cochlear implants and their role in children’s hearing development. What are Cochlear Implants? A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted electronic device that provide...

Hybrid Cochlear Implants - Meenakshi Speech & Hearing Clinic

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  A hybrid cochlear implant solution has two parts: an external sound processor with an acoustic component and an internal implant.   The cochlear implant is designed to help you hear the high frequency sounds you have been missing, while the acoustic component amplifies the natural low-frequency hearing you have.   By working together, the components can provide a balanced hearing experience.     Hybrid Cochlear Implants for Adults If you have high-frequency hearing loss, you may be able to hear some sounds, but not others.   These sounds are important for understanding speech. Without them, it can be difficult to talk on the phone or hear higher pitch sounds like a bird singing or a child’s voice. And because high-frequency sounds often hold the emotion in a conversation or make a moment special, you may find you’re missing out on so much.   Hybrid cochlear implants – also known as electro-acoustic hearing – may help if you have low-frequency hear...