Is it possible for hearing to improve? It depends!
Does our hearing loss only worsen? Can hearing get better over time? Today’s medicine has come a long way, but there are still many limitations in what it can do. In multiple cases, hearing can get better over time, but it depends. Let’s take a look at what types of hearing will naturally get better, what cannot, and what can be done medically.
Conductive Hearing Loss
Conductive hearing loss is hearing loss caused by something blocking the ear canal from receiving sound properly. It could be impacted earwax, a foreign object like a pea, a buildup of fluid in the ear, swelling, or another condition.
If you remove the blockage or combat any physical conditions like swelling, then you should be able to hear again normally. Most of the time, conductive hearing loss is easy to clear up.
Hearing Loss from Ear Infections
Ear infections also usually cause hearing loss, but your hearing will be restored when the ear heals. Even if you have a ruptured eardrum, the eardrum will heal properly, especially if you go to the doctor to get antibiotics. Ear infections can make your hearing feel echoey and cause ear pain, but they should go away soon.
Sudden Hearing Loss
Sudden hearing loss can happen for many reasons. Exposure to a loud sound like a gunshot or a traumatic head injury can cause someone to temporarily lose their hearing. In such cases, your hearing will come back within a couple of weeks.
If you do experience unexplained sudden hearing loss, see your doctor or an audiologist right away. There is a chance that your hearing might have permanent damage, in which case a hearing aid could help.
Age-Related Hearing Loss
Age-related hearing loss is very normal and is most prevalent among people in their mid-60s and up. No matter what age you are, it is important to care for your hearing and protect it well. Age-related hearing loss or hearing loss from noise exposure are not reversible, but there is a chance it can improve or stay the same with a diet rich in foods that promote healthy blood circulation, healthy nerves, and the elimination of free radicals.
Trust the Experts at Clarity Audiology & Hearing Solutions
Need help with your hearing? Clarity Hearing can help. Clarity Audiology & Hearing Solutions is an independently owned and operated clinic that focuses on quality of care and personalized, friendly service to the surrounding areas of Ellicott City, Catonsville, Columbia. Our Doctors of Audiology are highly trained with advanced degrees and take the time to provide the personalized care and attention that you need and deserve. We provide advanced hearing aid options that are personally calibrated with cutting-edge digital technology to fit your hearing loss, your unique ear anatomy, and your individual listening needs.
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