Fact Or Fiction? 6 Myths You Probably Believe About Hearing Loss

Maintaining the health of your hearing is important. Those affected by hearing loss often believe that once it starts, there's nothing anybody can do about it.

While that might have been true 30 or 40 years ago, advances in medical technology have made roughly 90% of noise-related hearing problems completely treatable. Here at the hearing loss clinic in Calgary, we educate our patients about the facts and myths related to the loss of their hearing.

1.  Myth: I would definitely realize that I was experiencing hearing loss.Fact: Most cases of hearing loss go completely unnoticed until serious damage is already caused. A quick and easy hearing test in Calgary could help catch these problems early and begin treating them right away.

2.  Myth: Once the damage is done'97hearing loss can't be helped.Fact: over 90% of cases are treatable with the use of technically advanced hearing aids that are available today.

3.  Myth: I only need one hearing aid because I can hear fine out of my other ear.Fact: Our audiologists in Calgary will tell you that hearing loss generally affects your hearing at an equal rate in both ears. Despite how it feels, over 90% of cases require a hearing aid in both ears.

4.  Myth: Buying hearing aids online is an acceptable practice. Fact: While it might save you a couple of bucks, buying hearing aids online is risky. For hearing aids to function properly, they need to be properly fitted to the user's ear. This isn't possible when buying from an online retailer.

5.  Myth: Only the deaf and the elderly need hearing aids. Fact: Advances in design have made today's hearing aids the most discreet they've ever been. It's nearly impossible to tell if somebody is wearing one. Anyone with significant hearing loss, young or old, can benefit from the use of a hearing aid.

6.  Myth: I can only detect hearing loss once I can no longer hear a thing.Fact: Hearing loss is easily detected by getting regular hearing tests from one of our audiologists in Calgary.

Celebrity true or false?

Q: Hearing loss is caused exclusively by exposure to loud noises. A: False! While some famous celebrities like Pete Townsend attribute their hearing loss to years of exposure to loud music, others have felt its effect since birth. Rob Lowe lost his hearing from an undiagnosed case of the mumps when he was just a baby.

Don't fall for the myths about hearing loss. Get the facts! Contact our specialists at Soundwave Hearing Care and make an appointment today. For more information, visit our website and find out more about what you can do to prevent the loss of your hearing.