Hearing Loss

What Is Hearing Loss?

Hearing loss refers to a partial or total inability to hear sounds in one or both ears. It may develop gradually over time or occur suddenly. While it is most commonly associated with aging, hearing loss can affect people of all ages including infants, children, and young adults.

Left untreated, hearing loss can lead to communication difficulties, social withdrawal, reduced work performance, and has been linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline. The good news: with early detection and the right care, most people with hearing loss can live full, connected lives.

Hearing Loss

TYPES OF HEARING LOSS

Conductive Hearing Loss

Occurs when sound cannot travel freely through the ear canal or middle ear.

Causes: Earwax buildup, ear infections, fluid in the middle ear, perforated eardrum, or physical injury.

Symptoms: Sounds seem faint or muffled, sensation of fullness in the ear.

Treatment: Often treatable through wax removal, medication, or minor surgical procedures. This type of hearing loss frequently has a medical cure.

Mixed Hearing Loss

A combination of both sensorineural and conductive hearing loss. Requires a careful treatment plan addressing the conductive component first, followed by hearing aid fitting for the nerve-related component.

Sensorineural Hearing Loss

The most common type. Occurs when the hair cells in the inner ear or the auditory nerve are damaged.

Causes: Aging (presbycusis), long-term exposure to loud noise, genetic factors, illnesses like diabetes, thyroid disorders, or certain medications.

Symptoms: Difficulty understanding speech in noisy places, voices sounding muffled, needing higher TV/phone volume, struggling with high-pitched sounds.

Treatment: Usually permanent, but highly manageable with digital hearing aids, cochlear implants, and auditory rehabilitation

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CAUSES OF HEARING LOSS

In Adults:

Natural aging (most common cause after 60)
Prolonged exposure to loud noise (factories, traffic, concerts)
Chronic illnesses — diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders
Ear infections left untreated
Ototoxic medications (certain antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs)
Head or ear injuries
Hereditary or genetic conditions

In Children & Newborns:

Complications during pregnancy or birth
Jaundice at birth (hyperbilirubinemia)
Recurrent ear infections (otitis media)
Genetic or chromosomal conditions
Meningitis or other childhood illnesses
Premature birth or low birth weight

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SYMPTOMS OF HEARING LOSS

In Adults:

Frequently asking others to repeat themselves
Difficulty following phone conversations
Turning up the TV or radio louder than usual
Struggling to hear in noisy or crowded places
Feeling exhausted after conversations due to listening effort
Avoiding social situations or gatherings
Hearing ringing, buzzing, or hissing sounds (tinnitus)

In Babies & Children:

Does not respond to loud noises at birth
Does not turn toward sound sources after 6 months
Has not spoken first words like “mama” by 12 months
Does not respond to their name being called
Delayed speech or unclear speech development
Turns up the TV excessively
Has difficulty following instructions at school

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HEARING LOSS TREATMENT OPTIONS

Digital Hearing Aids

The most common and effective treatment for sensorineural hearing loss. Oreva offers the latest digital, Bluetooth-enabled, rechargeable, and invisible hearing aids from world-leading brands, professionally fitted by our audiologists.

Cochlear Implants

For severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss where hearing aids provide limited benefit. We provide assessment, referral, and rehabilitation support for cochlear implant candidacy.

Medical Treatment & Surgery

For conductive hearing loss caused by infections, fluid, or structural issues medical treatment or minor surgical procedures may fully restore hearing.

Auditory Verbal Therapy (AVT)

For children with hearing loss a structured therapy program that teaches spoken language through listening, helping children integrate into mainstream education and social life.

Speech & Language Therapy

Supports communication development in children and adults managing hearing loss.

Tele-Audiology

Remote hearing care for patients in rural Karnataka who cannot travel to a clinic. Oreva is a pioneer in bringing hearing healthcare to underserved communities through technology.

PREVENTING HEARING LOSS

How to Protect Your Hearing

Use ear protection (earplugs or earmuffs) in noisy workplaces or environments.
Keep earphone or headphone volumes at safe levels — the 60/60 rule (max 60% volume, max 60 minutes at a time).
Treat ear infections promptly — do not ignore repeated infections.
Schedule regular hearing check-ups, especially after age 50.
Manage chronic conditions like diabetes and blood pressure, which affect hearing health.
Avoid inserting objects into the ear canal.

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PREVENTING HEARING LOSS

Use ear protection (earplugs or earmuffs) in noisy workplaces or environments.
Keep earphone or headphone volumes at safe levels — the 60/60 rule (max 60% volume, max 60 minutes at a time).
Treat ear infections promptly do not ignore repeated infections.
Schedule regular hearing check-ups, especially after age 50.
Manage chronic conditions like diabetes and blood pressure, which affect hearing health.
Avoid inserting objects into the ear canal.