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Why Hearing Loss Occurs

Hearing is a very complex and intricate process requiring three sections of the ear to work together to produce sound. If there is damage to any part of the process, hearing problems can begin to occur which may result in the need for a hearing aid. There are many things that can cause hearing loss including:

Inner Ear Damage – Aging and being exposed to loud noises over a long period of time can cause inner ear damage wherein the hairs or nerve cells in the cochlea wear down to negatively affect the hearing.

Buildup of Earwax – Over time, earwax can build up inside the ear and can lead to a blockage of the ear canal, which can prevent the conduction of sound waves. Fortunately, this can be remedied by simply removing the earwax.

Infections, Bone Growths, or Tumors – Infections, tumors, or abnormal bone growths in the outer or middle ear can lead to hearing loss.

Certain Medications – Some medications can cause hearing loss such as specific antibiotics and chemotherapy drugs which are platinum-based.

A Ruptured Eardrum – The eardrum can rupture due to infection, a loud blast of noise, or from poking the eardrum with an object wherein hearing loss can occur.

Repeated Exposure to Loud Sounds – People who are constantly exposed to loud sounds can suffer from hearing loss such as factory workers, construction workers, musicians, and firemen. Even listening to very loud music while wearing headphones over a period of time can result in hearing loss due to the loud noise damaging the hair cells in the cochlea.

Think You May Need Hearing Aids? Schedule a Detroit Hearing Test

If you have trouble hearing conversations or certain sounds or tones, you may be suffering from hearing loss. At Platinum Hearing Aids, we provide hearing tests to people living in Dearborn, Southfield, Allen Park, and the Greater Detroit Metro area. We also provide hearing aids to help our patients with hearing loss.

To schedule your Detroit hearing test, contact us online or call our Allen Park office at (313) 381-4810 or our Southfield location at (248) 304-7772. We look forward to seeing you soon and helping you hear all that is around you!

Making the Most of Your Hearing Aid

If your Detroit audiologist has provided you with a new hearing aid, it’s important that you become familiar with your device and take good care of it so it provides you with many years of service.

The doctors and staff at Platinum Hearing Aids are audiology professionals who provide Southfield, Allen Park, Dearborn, and the greater Detroit area with hearing aids to patients of all ages. We want all of our patients who wear hearing aids to get the most out of their devices so they can enjoy hearing the world as it was meant to be heard, so we have provided you with some helpful tips that can help you make the most of your hearing aid.

Get to Know The Features

Today’s hearing aids are loaded with features that can make your life easier if you learn how to use them. Ask your Detroit audiologists to show you the features on your particular model and how to use them. For example, you may have a wind block management feature that can reduce wind noise or a telecoil that can be used with both cellular phones and landlines. Take the time to read the instructions that came with your hearing aid so you can learn how the device works and understand all the features of your particular model.

Keep Your Hearing Aid Clean and Take Good Care of It

Because your device works tirelessly to help you hear all day long, it’s important to take good care of your aid and clean it regularly. Before you put your hearing aid away for the day, wipe it gently with a dry cloth to rid it of oils and moisture that it may have accumulated during the day.

Never use harsh chemicals to clean your aid as they can damage the components of your device. Also, do not lay your hearing aid near a heat source when putting it away for the night, as doing so can ruin its electronic components.

Coping with a World Full of Noises

Your hearing aid may re-introduce you to many sounds you’ve forgotten, like the sound of birds chirping or the ticking of a clock. With time, you’ll learn how to focus on what you wish to hear and how to tune out the rest. When visiting public places that are full of noises, like restaurants and theaters, try to sit in a location that offers the best listening conditions. For example, try to sit away from the kitchen, restrooms, and doorways in restaurants.

Questions? Contact An Audiologist

The audiologists at Platinum Hearing Aids are committed to providing people in the Detroit areas with the latest digital hearing aid technology. If you would like to find out more about the digital hearing aids we offer, please contact us, as we’re always happy to speak with you!