If you feel that you are not hearing properly, you may need a specialized evaluation and some tests to determine if you have Decreased Hearing Acuity or Hearing Loss.

Importance of treating hearing loss in time

The Hearing loss is the Decreased Hearing Acuity or also considered difficulty hearing sounds.

We should not downplay the importance of the sense of hearing, because in millions of people around the world, the Hearing loss It even results in the disability to perform primary day-to-day activities.

If you feel dizzy, feel like your hearing is diminishing, or hear a constant ringing, it is important to see a specialist.

Causes of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss can have different origins as:

• Genetic factors
• Infectious processes that worsen
• Constant exposure to sounds that are too loud for our ears
• Poisoning

Another cause of hearing loss would be age, since as we age we can lose hearing quality.

Diagnosis of Hearing Loss

The Hearing loss can range from mild, moderate, severe, profound and even up to Cophosis (where no sound is perceived anymore), for a correct diagnosis the specialist must:

• Conduct a proper interrogation
• Establish patient history
• Perform a physical exam

In addition to this, it is essential to carry out a Audiometry, Logoaudiometry and Otoacoustic Emissions.

The important thing is that the patient knows that there are many ways in which we can help and treat that hearing loss, it all depends on what is causing it.

Types of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is a frequent topic in the consultation of OtorhinolaryngologyHearing Loss has different degrees of severity, but when it is total it is called Cophosis or Anacusis. Other types of Hearing Loss are:

• Neurosensory: There is nerve involvement
• Conductive: Transmission affectation
• Mixed: Both

Which specialist to go to?

The treatment for ear diseases is different for each situation and each person, it is important avoid self-medication and do not apply anything without being sure of what is really happening, therefore, if you present any symptoms, you should go to a specialist in Otorhinolaryngology for a proper diagnosis.