CHECK FOR HEARING LOSS AND WHAT TREATMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE

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CHECK FOR HEARING LOSS AND WHAT TREATMENT OPTIONS
ARE AVAILABLE?
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• Hearing loss is often attributed to simple
  factors such as age or prolonged exposure to loud
  sounds. Surgical intervention or medication may
  be used to address some kinds of hearing loss.
  Others are more permanent, in which case only
  hearing aids and implants may be used to assist.
  
  
• Here are some ways to check for hearing loss by a
  hearing specialist Singapore
• Physical exam
• Tuning fork tests

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• If you are experiencing hearing difficulties,
  assistance is available. The kind of treatment
  you get is determined by the origin and degree of
  your hearing loss
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• Among the options for hearing loss treatment
  Singapore is the following
• Removing the wax obstruction.
• Surgical operations are performed.
• Hearing aids
• Cochlear implants are a kind of hearing aid.

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Removing the wax obstruction. An earwax
obstruction may be one of the causes of hearing
impairment that can be treated. Your doctor may
choose to remove wax from your ears using suction
or sterile ear wax removal equipment.   Surgical
operations are performed. When the eardrum or
bones are abnormal, surgery may be used to
address certain kinds of hearing impairment and
abnormalities. If you've had recurrent infections
that have resulted in chronic fluid buildup, your
doctor may recommend that you have small tubes
placed in your ears to drain the fluid for
hearing loss treatment Singapore.  
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Hearing aids If you have hearing loss due to an
injury to your auditory receptor, a hearing aid
may be beneficial. An audiologist can talk with
you about the possible advantages of using a
hearing aid and help you choose the best earpiece
for your needs.   Cochlear implants are a kind of
hearing aid. If you have severe hearing loss and
traditional hearing aids are unsuccessful, a
cochlear implant may be a viable choice for you.
A cochlear implant helps to withstand damaged or
non-functioning portions of the inner ear and
stimulates the hearing nerve directly. An
audiologist, working in collaboration with a
medical specialist who specializes in diseases of
the ears, nose, and throat (ENT), will explain
the risks and benefits of cochlear implants with
you in more detail.
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Some Frequently Asked Questions
What is the root cause of hearing loss? A.
Several variables may contribute to hearing loss,
but the most frequent are aging and exposure to
loud noise. Loss of hearing due to advancing age
is very frequent the hearing senses begin to
deteriorate around the age of 40 and continue to
deteriorate until the age of 80. Other risks
include diabetes and viral infections, which can
induce ototoxic medications.   What vitamins may
be beneficial for hearing? A. Supplements such as
vitamin C, vitamin E, and glutathione may all
assist in reducing the likelihood of developing
hearing loss. These vitamins help keep free
radicals under control and boost the immune
system, which helps reduce the likelihood of ear
infections.   What foods may assist in decreasing
hearing loss? A. Below is a list of foods that
are excellent for decreasing hearing loss beans
and leafy green vegetables, dark chocolate,
avocado, multigrain bread, walnuts, mushrooms,
eggs, and so on.    
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