Unilateral hearing loss affects adults and can have negative effects on their quality of life. Treatment options include hearing aids, cochlear implants, and bone conduction devices.
Fort Wayne, IN - April 19, 2023 —
Hearing loss in only one ear may occur at birth or when older. While it will not keep a child from learning to talk, it could cause some speech and language delays. Known as unilateral hearing loss (UHL), the condition may not be as common as hearing loss affecting both ears but can have a significant impact on a person's life.
According to experts at Ask An Audiologist, Dr. Eliana Dobres, UHL can affect people of all ages, including adults. And among the most common unilateral hearing loss causes in adults is noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). This is when a person is exposed to loud noises over an extended period, leading to damage to the hair cells in the inner ear, which transmit sound signals to the brain.
Unilateral hearing loss in adults can also result from head trauma, infections, tumors, and sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL). Hence, it is important for adults experiencing UHL to seek help from a qualified professional. An audiologist can perform a hearing test to determine the severity of the UHL and recommend the best course of treatment.
UHL can have several negative effects on a person's life, including difficulty hearing in noisy environments, difficulty localizing sounds, and a decreased ability to understand speech. As a result, UHL can affect a person's social life, work, and overall quality of life.
Treatment options for UHL include hearing aids, cochlear implants, and bone conduction devices. Ask An Audiologist has a list of more than 130 experts in the field of audiology who can help and give advice.
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Management of unilateral hearing loss allows better access to all sounds around the individual. Having a better awareness of sounds in the environment can alert a person to hazards nearby. Individuals with UHL may have difficulty determining the source of sounds, which can affect their daily activities, such as driving or crossing the street.
Additionally, UHL can impact an individual's ability to understand speech in noisy environments. If left untreated, UHL can lead to several negative consequences, including social isolation, depression, and decreased quality of life. It is important to seek help from a qualified audiologist who will evaluate hearing loss and recommend the best course of treatment to improve hearing quality.
UHL can be diagnosed through a comprehensive hearing evaluation, which includes pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, and auditory brainstem response testing. Treatment options for UHL vary depending on the severity of the hearing loss and the individual's needs. For some individuals, hearing aids or cochlear implants may be recommended to improve speech understanding and sound localization. For others, auditory rehabilitation or communication strategies may be more appropriate.
UHL can have a significant impact on a person's life, and it is important to seek help from a qualified audiologist if you are experiencing this condition. With the right treatment, people with UHL can improve their hearing and quality of life.
Ask An Audiologist provides a wealth of information about hearing loss and serves as a portal to audiologists, clinics, and hearing aid stores. Individuals or their family members with hearing loss-related issues can visit the organization’s website to seek expert advice from its participating audiologists, many of whom have decades of experience and are leaders in their field.
The people at Ask An Audiologist believe in giving back to society. They offer their time and knowledge to humanitarian audiology and are passionate about helping people hear—because they believe in access to hearing healthcare for all.
About the Organization:
Ask An Audiologist is a leading resource for educational hearing loss-related content contributed by passionate audiologists who wish to give back to society, many of whom are leaders in the field of Audiology across the U.S.
Its portal, AskanAudiologist.com, is a convenient gateway to a panel comprising more than 130 audiologists, clinics, and hearing aid stores to serve its target community, ensuring that consumers can find help and resources to have their hearing issues addressed.
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