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What is a cochlear implant?
A cochlear implant is an electronic device that receives sound and transmits it as an electric signal to electrodes implanted in the cochlea of the ear. The cochlea is a winding, cone-shaped tube that forms a portion of the inn... |
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Hearing aids alone may not enable the person with hearing loss to communicate
successfully in all listening situations. As a family member or friend of a person
with hearing loss, you can help make the most of hearing aids by following a few simple
sugg... |
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What are the signs that I might be losing my hearing?
You might notice a number of early warning signs and changes in your behavior that
might be
related to hearing loss. You might begin to:
Complain that people are mumbling
Continually ask p... |
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Hearing aids come in a variety of styles. Each style has its own advantages
and limitations. Selecting a style that is right for you depends on a number of
factors, including:
The severity of your hearing loss
The size and shape of your ear
Yo... |
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Along with arthritis, hypertension and heart disease, hearing
loss is one of the most common physical disorders in the United States. It is
second only to lower back pain as the most common physical disability in this
country. About 10 percent of the... |
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Hearing loss is one of the most common non life-threatening medical problems
that people experience. Hearing loss is not unique to elderly people as it also
can affect children.
Hearing loss in children: an overview
Hearing loss in children is of g... |
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How do we hear?
The outer ear collects and directs sound into the ear canal. The sound causes
the eardrum to vibrate and these vibrations are sent to the middle ear. The middle ear is
an air-filled space that contains three tiny bones. These bones provi... |
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About hearing loss
Between 25 and 28 million people in America have some degree of hearing
loss. That is about one in every ten people. Approximately one million of these
people are school-aged children.
Next to arthritis and hypertension, hearing loss... |
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Hearing is vital to your safety and ability to communicate. Yet many people are unaware
that they have hearing loss and how their hearing can be improved. Complete the 10-item
questionnaire1 below to see if you, a family member, or a friend may need to
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OverviewDeafness continues to be a
major health problem in the United States and throughout the world. As we
continue to be exposed to excessive loud noise in our every day lives, we
increase our risk for deafness. The largest patient population that wi... |
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Every day we experience sound in our environment such as the television,
radio, washing machine, automobiles, buses, and trucks. But when an individual
is exposed to harmful sounds--sounds that are too loud or loud sounds over a
long time--sensitive str... |
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Well into the movie "Immortal Beloved," a speculative story about
Beethoven and his mystery lover, the world’s greatest composer saws off the
legs of his piano. This allows him to lay flat on the wood floor of his
apartment with his ear to t... |
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Obtaining hearing aids is not a difficult process, but you will need to meet
with your audiologist more than once. Careful steps are taken to ensure that the
hearing aids you receive fit your needs well. The basic steps to obtaining
hearing aids are des... |
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What is presbycusis?
Presbycusis is the loss of hearing that gradually occurs in most individuals as they grow
older. Hearing loss is a common disorder associated with aging. About 30-35
percent of adults between the ages of 65 and 75 years have a heari... |
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I. The Audiogram
Hearing threshold... |
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Fast facts about Cochlear Implants
For people who receive minimal or no benefit from a conventional hearing
aid, the cochlear implant, a prosthetic replacement for the inner ear, has
become the standard of care. After being in use for more than 20 yea... |
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