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Now Hear This!
NERVE
DEAFNESSHEARING
AIDS
CAN HELP
Q. A hearing test indicated that I have impaired hearing. My doctor said it’s a “sensorineural” hearing loss. He also told me that this type of loss can't be helped medically or surgically unless diagnosed in the very early stages. Are hearing aids the logical solution:
A. Nerve deafness. That’s the old fashioned term used to describe your loss. Sensorineural hearing loss involves a disturbance or deterioration of the cochlea or of the auditory nerve. The cochlea is the tiny,'snailshaped inner ear. Nerve deafness is not total deafness; very few people are totally deaf.
Unlike our eyes, which rest while we sleep, our ears "operate" constantly, like a radio left on all night. Ultimately the delicate receptors within the inner ear start to wear down. Prolonged exposure to high levels of noise can also cause damage to the inner ear.
In a few rare cases, nerve deafness can be caused by medical problems. These cases can sometimes be helped by medical or surgical means when they are diagnosed early enough.
The best solution for you may be a good hearing aid, one fit to your particular level of hearing loss. Visit the Beltone Hearing Aid Center at 630 Millwood Ave., Winchester for an evaluation of your hearing loss and a demonstration of the improvement you can expect by using hearing aids. There is no charge for this service. So call 667-6222 now to set up an appointment.
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WINCHESTER:
(703)667-6222
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