- What Is Audiology and Hearing Loss?
- How Does Treatment for Hearing Loss Work?
- What Are the Benefits of Treatment for Hearing Loss?
- Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat Reviews
- Frequently Asked Questions about Audiology and Hearing Loss
- Reconnect to Your Sense of Hearing
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What Is Audiology and Hearing Loss?
From conversations with people you love to the sounds that shape everyday life, your sense of hearing helps keep you connected to the world around you. Hearing loss can make those experiences more difficult, which is why our audiologists at Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat are proud to work with individuals and families throughout Neptune, Holmdel, and Manahawkin, NJ to help bring back that feeling of connection. We start with advanced hearing testing and partner with patients to determine the best approach possible for each person's hearing problems, whether that includes medical treatment for an underlying condition, or hearing aids and other technology to make listening and communication easier. If you or a member of your family struggles with hearing loss, schedule a consultation and exam at Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat to take the next step toward hearing better.
How Does Treatment for Hearing Loss Work?
Treatment for hearing loss depends on the source of the problem. We'll start with an examination of your ears and, if needed, a hearing test (audiogram) or tympanometry (middle ear and eardrum test) to get a clearer understanding of the issue and learn how they're working. From there, our team can recommend the most appropriate treatment option for your needs, which might include:
- Medical and surgical treatment: In some cases, impacted earwax, infections, fluid buildup, or ear damage can contribute to hearing loss. By treating the condition responsible, it's sometimes possible to restore some degree of hearing.
- Hearing aids: For hearing loss that cannot be corrected medically, hearing aids can make speech and other important sounds clearer and easier to hear. Our audiologists provide testing, selection, fitting, programming, adjustments, and ongoing maintenance to help patients get the most from their devices.
- Custom earmolds: Earmolds are made to fit the individual shape of the ear and can be used with certain hearing aids or for hearing protection. Our custom earmold options can provide a more secure, comfortable fit for children and adults and may be especially useful for people regularly exposed to loud environments.
- Bone-anchored hearing devices: These devices send sound vibrations through the bone directly to the inner ear, bypassing areas of the outer or middle ear that are interfering with hearing. They may be appropriate for patients when hearing aids aren't a good fit.
- Cochlear implants: Cochlear implants include an external processor to pick up sound signals, which are then transmitted to the hearing nerve. Our audiology and physician teams work together throughout evaluation, implantation, programming, and follow-up care.
Pediatric audiology is also available for children who need hearing testing, hearing devices, or specialized follow-up. Identifying hearing difficulties early can help children hear more clearly during important stages of speech, language, learning, and social development.
What Are the Benefits of Treatment for Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss can be a major source of frustration, especially if you're suddenly having trouble following conversations or frequently asking people to repeat themselves. More than that, it can have a major impact on your quality of life by robbing you of your ability to listen to your favorite music or enjoy talking with friends and family. We provide comprehensive care for hearing loss at Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat, offering benefits for our patients that include:
- Allowing you to hear conversations more clearly with family and friends
- Helping you follow speech more easily in restaurants and other busy environments
- Making television, music, and everyday sounds easier to enjoy at comfortable volumes
- Helping you stay aware of important sounds and activity around you
- Supporting clearer hearing during important stages of childhood learning and development
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Frequently Asked Questions about Audiology and Hearing Loss
What causes hearing loss?
Hearing can change for many reasons. Getting older and spending years around loud sounds are common causes, but genetics, infections, certain medications, injuries, and ear disorders can also play a role. Children can experience hearing problems as well, including hearing loss related to recurring ear infections or conditions present from birth.
What are the early signs of hearing loss?
Hearing loss often becomes noticeable in everyday situations before you realize your hearing has changed. You might ask people to repeat themselves, turn up the television, miss parts of conversations, or have trouble understanding speech in restaurants and crowded rooms. Some people also feel as though everyone has started mumbling. If listening seems to require more effort than it used to, a hearing test can help determine whether your hearing has changed.
Can hearing loss be reversed?
Some hearing loss can improve if it results from something treatable, such as earwax, fluid behind the eardrum, or another problem preventing sound from moving normally through the ear. Hearing loss caused by permanent changes in the inner ear or hearing nerve generally cannot be reversed. Even then, hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other options can make a substantial difference in how well you hear and communicate.
What is a cochlear implant?
A cochlear implant is an electronic hearing device designed for certain people with significant hearing loss who do not receive enough benefit from hearing aids. An external processor picks up sound, while a component placed surgically beneath the skin sends signals to the hearing nerve. Our team at Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat can help determine if you're a good candidate for a cochlear implant and walk you through the treatment process.
Is there a cure for tinnitus?
There is not currently one treatment that makes tinnitus disappear for everyone, but that does not mean you have to simply live with bothersome ringing, buzzing, or other sounds. Sometimes, tinnitus is connected to hearing loss or another ear problem that can be addressed. Other approaches can help make the sound less noticeable and easier to live with. We'll help you decide on the best approach possible based on your needs and the cause of your tinnitus.
Reconnect to Your Sense of Hearing
Hearing changes often start gradually, but over time, they can make conversations, activities, and everyday experiences more difficult. From medical and surgical treatment to hearing aids and implantable devices, Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat offers a range of options to help you hear more clearly and stay connected to the world around you. If hearing loss is affecting you or someone you care about, contact our team in Neptune, Holmdel, or Manahawkin, NJ to learn what can be done to help.