Hearing Deficiency

What are 4 of the Most Common Misconceptions About Hearing Deficiency?

In learning more about hearing deficiency we often encounter too many misconceptions on how hearing works and how to deal with hearing loss. Thus, we are led to believe in false assumptions, taking us nowhere near to genuine treatment. Not to mention, our own unspoken misconceptions that often compels us to take for granted the importance of taking immediate action. Now, separating fact from myth is like separating the wheat from the chaff. It’s not easy. And it needs heaps of time and effort to do so. Nonetheless, unveiling the hidden truth is crucial to our own betterment. So, take the time and do the effort so you can reap real knowledge.
That said, in order for us to effectively take out misconceptions and myths out of the way, it’s best to identify them first. So, in this article, we will discuss the common misconceptions that we should unlearn and what are the hidden facts behind them. In order to educate ourselves even better so we can make the right decisions in actioning more efficiently, as a response to the results of our audiological tests. Here are:

4 Most Common Misconceptions About Hearing Deficiency

1. Hearing deficiency is just a sign of aging

Hearing loss being related to old age may be partly right. But this can also occur in younger people too. Excessive exposure to loud noise, either recreationally or work-related, is one among many factors. In Australia, 23 out every 10,000 children suffer from hearing deficiency due to all types of causes. Aging isn’t entirely the reason why hearing problems occur; young people are subject to these complications as well.

2. Hearing aids perform miracles and can completely restore my hearing

Modern hearing aids are an effective management of hearing loss. Many people find great success using them. However, nothing can replace the body’s sophisticated detection and processing of sound. Hearing aids are not the only treatment that is available. And they certainly do not guarantee total restoration of hearing. They help to adjust the sound waves that enter the ears enabling the user to hear more clearly. However, it is not capable of totally restoring your hearing to normal. Its sole purpose is to aid, not cure.

3. Hearing loss is as simple as turning down the volume

Many people believe that having hearing loss is as simple as the volume being turned down on their hearing. In actual fact, different pitches of sound are often affected by different degrees. This means that some sounds may be heard clearly, while different sounds heard at all. This explains why many people are confused why they can hear the hum of a car outside their house, but not the phone ring inside the house. Most often, the sounds that are most affected in cases of hearing loss are the ones that give speech clarity. For this reason, most people with hearing loss can hear someone speaking, but may not understand what they say. Often people with hearing loss perceive the lack of clarity in speech as people mumbling.

4. I can delay treatment because I only have minor symptoms

It is a big misconception that it is fine not to prioritise treatment just because the perceived symptoms are assumed to be minor. This can be problematic for several reasons. Hearing loss happens very slowly, and because of this, the brain is able to adjust to the new perceptions of sound without a person ever consciously thinking about it. Therefore, a person can easily adjust to hearing with a hearing loss without ever realising anything has changed. For this reason, we are not always the best judge of the severity of our hearing loss! A second reason to avoid delaying treatment is that the success of treatment often depends on early action. The longer a hearing loss is left untreated, the more difficult the brain finds it to adapt to a new sound that treatment provides. Many people think that hearing aids will make the brain lazy. In actual fact the opposite is true. Hearing aids keep the brain stimulated by the sound and preserves the brain's ability to make sense of sounds. The sooner a hearing aid is worn after developing hearing loss, the clearer and more natural the sound will seem.
There are many misconceptions about hearing deficiency and unfortunately, people may avoid seeking help due to these misconceptions. Never assume the severity of your symptoms or that it is too early to seek advice. Always heed professional advice and learn the facts. Get the right treatment for hearing deficiency today!
Do not ever disregard small signs! Visit a specialist now and educate yourself with facts.
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