Understanding Hearing Loss
Our Monterey Audiologist Can Explain What Causes Hearing Loss
There are many different causes of hearing loss, from genetics to inner ear damage caused by injury. At Central Coast Audiology, Inc., we are dedicated to educating our patients on the types of hearing loss before we fit you for hearing aids. Our Monterey & Salinas audiologist wants to ensure you understand your condition and how we plan to address it.
Call us now at (831) 216-1281 for an initial patient consultation for your hearing loss evaluation in Monterey & Salinas.
Types of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is categorized by the degree, such as mild, moderate, severe, or profound hearing loss. Your deficit is typically determined by scheduling a hearing test with an audiologist who is trained in the field of hearing science. During this test, an audiologist will compare the level of volume the average person's auditory ability to the amount of volume loss you experience.
The types of hearing loss are as follows:
- Conductive hearing loss: Sounds may be perceived as low, quiet, or muffled. The causes may include infections, earwax blockage, or more significant ear damage.
- Sensorineural hearing loss: You may perceive tinnitus and difficulty hearing background noise, as well as muffled or unclear speech. The causes may include genetics, trauma, over-exposure to noise, and damage.
- Neural hearing loss: You may have difficulty understanding dialogue and speech, especially background noise. The causes may include tumors, premature birth defects, genetics, and jaundice.
- Mixed hearing loss: Mixed hearing loss is when a person suffers from more than one type of hearing loss, such as conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.
Contact an Audiologist Serving Salinas & Monterey
Our main goal at Central Coast Audiology, Inc. is to help you hear better by determining the degree of hearing loss you have and finding the right type of hearing aid to treat your symptoms. With 25 years of experience, our certified Monterey audiologist is prepared to help. If you are unsure about whether you are losing hearing, you can read up on common questions that people ask to prepare for your call.
Contact us today to learn more about our services and treatments or to schedule a hearing loss evaluation in Monterey or Salinas.
