Evidence that indicates hearing problems

At least 360 million people in the world suffer some degree of hearing loss . While in Mexico it is estimated that this problem affects 27% of the population. There is factors what accelerate this condition and signs that indicate if you are losing the hearing .

In an interview for GetQoralHealth , Mariana Mejía Turnbull, Master of Science in Audiology at The University of Manchester in the United Kingdom , explains that the level of hearing is measured through a audiogram , which graphs the intensity of sound (measured by decibels) with the variation of different frequency .

 

A person with hearing normal listening of -10 to 25 decibels . Someone who hears between 30 and 40 has a mild hearing problem, while 100 is considered a profound condition. "

 

Evidence that indicates hearing problems

Around the 30 years people start decrease its capacity auditory for him disgust natural cells . There are people who gradually lose their hearing as they go getting old .

In this regard, the audiologist of Comaudi,Mariana Mejía , cites some indicators that show when you are losing your hearing.

1. Difficulty for hear a conversation and respond inappropriately

2. See the TV with the volume plus high that the rest of the family

3. problems for hear when there is noises For example, it is difficult to understand the conversation in a restaurant

4. Ask to the people who repeat several times things

5. If when speaking for phone it is better heard on one side of the ear than on the other

6. During the conversations it is difficult to understand to people when they speak

7. Listen all the time buzz in the ears

The audiologist explains that the loss of hearing It occurs for various reasons.

 

  1. Exposure to loud noises (above the 70 decibels)
  2. Hits and traumas in the head
  3. Use of ototoxic medicines because they contain substances that damage the cells of the ear
  4. Infections and gripes frequent
  5. Infections of frequent ears
  6. Diseases such as meningitis or measles . Medicines for their control and the symptoms of the disease damage the cells of the ear
  7. Congenital problems that involve incidents during the pregnancy , as presence of rubella or some infection
  8. Problems with be born , among them, the lack of oxygen
  9. Jaundice , a condition that causes the skin and the white parts of the eyes turn yellow

Mariana Mejía suggests, as far as possible, avoid exposure to loud noises. If work is necessary, the ideal is to use plugs hearing aids to protect the ears .

Using hearing aids for several hours a day and with a lot of volume is a risk factor, besides taking care of infections and flu, as well as avoiding the use of cotton swabs to clean the ear. It is also important reduce the consumption of Salt Y alcohol .

If you detect that you have some of these symptoms it is highly recommended that you go with a audiologist , who will do the proper tests. It is important not to let time pass, as the problem may accelerate. Take care of your hearing health!


Video Medicine: Hidden Hearing - Dr Hilary Jones, Your Hearing & Health subtitled (March 2024).