Anyone, regardless of age group, is prone to suffering from hearing problems. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), only in the population between 12 and 35 years old, more than 1 billion people are at risk of hearing loss due to prolonged and excessive exposure to loud music.
According to speech therapist Maria Branco, it is necessary to be aware of the symptoms of hearing loss because, the sooner it is diagnosed, the smaller the negative impact of the disability on the individual’s life. Check out some of the symptoms:
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Difficulty listening to others
The speech therapist says that patients who have difficulty talking in noisy environments, such as parties or family lunches, should be concerned about their hearing. In children, however, this symptom can be manifested if they have problems understanding the teacher and have a drop in school performance.
Loud TV volume
Turning up the volume on the television is a strong indication of hearing loss, especially in older people. Maria says that it is very common for elderly people to turn up the volume in the hope of hearing better and warns relatives to monitor whether the sounds are louder than normal.
Not understanding conversations
Even in quiet environments, the individual suffering from hearing loss may not understand everything they are told. In this case, he will ask to repeat the sentence or give short answers for not understanding what he heard, explains the professional.
hear constant buzzing
Tinnitus, which is an internal sound that no one around hears, is also a possible sign of hearing loss. Maria advises that, whenever she perceives this sound, the person should investigate with a doctor.
Plugged ear feeling
According to Maria, some people may experience a clogged or pressured feeling in the ear. This can also be indicative of hearing loss and needs to be evaluated by a doctor.
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Behavior changes
There are many explanations for sudden changes in behavior. According to Maria, hearing problems are included in the possibilities.
“People who are starting to have hearing loss can become more irritated and tend to social isolation, as they avoid situations where they have to talk a lot”, he explains.
The speech therapist says that the main factors that lead to hearing loss in adults are:
- Aging of the auditory system;
- Excessive exposure to high-intensity sounds for a prolonged period;
- Recurrent infections;
- Sequelae of diseases such as bacterial meningitis;
- Use of medication harmful to the auditory system.
Maria ends by explaining that the doctor to be sought after, at the slightest of the symptoms mentioned above, is the otorhinolaryngologist. Then, the speech therapist will perform some tests and also help adapt the hearing aid that most of these people need to use.
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