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Consequences of hearing loss
When we talk about hearing loss, we don't just mean a change in the ear. We are talking about impaired hearing perception, which can quickly affect the entire life of the person affected and often has far-reaching health consequences.
Hearing loss can affect both physical, mental and social health, as it turns our ability to experience the world around us upside down.
What does hearing loss mean?
Hearing loss does not simply mean that you have difficulty recognizing sounds or noises. It is a complex sensory problem that affects countless people worldwide. This hearing loss can occur in varying degrees, from minor problems at certain frequencies to complete hearing loss.
Before we dive deeper into the individual facets and types of this impairment, we must emphasize that hearing loss affects not only the individual, but also the way they communicate and interact with family, friends and society as a whole.
Different forms and types of hearing loss
Hearing loss can be classified in different ways. The most common types of hearing loss include
Conductive hearing loss:
Sensorineural hearing loss:
Combined hearing loss:
Central hearing loss:
Functional hearing loss:
Sudden hearing loss:
The effects of hearing loss
Physical consequences of hearing loss
The physical problems resulting from a hearing impairment are extensive and often under-recognized. It is not just the hearing that suffers.
Inner ear and hearing loss:
Imbalance and dizziness:
Psychological consequences of hearing loss
Feelings of loneliness:
Loss of self-esteem:
Cognitive impairments:
Stress and excessive demands:
Everyday and social consequences of hearing loss
Professional challenges:
Relationship challenges:
Problems in everyday life:
Social interactions:
Consequences of hearing loss in old age
Hearing problems often increase with age. Presbycusis is a natural process, but it has clear consequences.
Risks in old age: Age-related hearing damage, such as noise-induced hearing loss or otosclerosis, can have a significant impact on life. It is therefore important to have regular ENT examinations.
How can we deal with the consequences of hearing loss?
Hearing loss not only affects the person affected directly, but also has an impact on their social environment. It requires a joint effort to effectively help those affected and to overcome the challenges of hearing loss. It is not just the individual affected person who should take on this task - as a community, as friends and as a family, we can and should all take action to make a difference.
Show understanding:
Inform:
Support:
Aids for hearing loss
Hearing aids:
Cochlear implants:
TV audio amplifier: