· Steven D. Kushnick, MD
Your doctor in Brooklyn, NY, can help you get your hearing back Hearing loss is more common than you think. In fact, according to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, over 30% of adults over the age of 65 have some degree of hearing loss.
Your doctor in Brooklyn, NY, can help you get your hearing back
Hearing loss is more common than you think. In fact, according to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, over 30% of adults over the age of 65 have some degree of hearing loss. Chronic exposure to loud sounds, ear infections, wax buildup, ear damage, and normal aging can all lead to hearing loss. Fortunately, there are effective treatments for hearing loss. Read on to learn how Dr. Steven D. Kushnick in Brooklyn, NY, can help you get your hearing back.
Hearing loss symptoms
You may be losing your hearing if you experience:
- Muffled speech sounds
- Difficulty picking out individual words
- Needing people to speak more slowly or loudly
- Needing to turn up the radio or television
- Wanting to withdraw from conversations because you can’t hear
Hearing loss treatments
If you are experiencing any of the signs or symptoms listed above, it’s time to schedule a hearing test. A simple, non-invasive hearing test can help your doctor determine your level of hearing loss. Once your hearing test is complete, you and your doctor can discuss which treatment option is best for you. Common hearing loss solutions include:
- Medications, to clear up any ailments if your hearing loss is due to an infection
- Myringotomy, to allow drainage if there is excessive fluid buildup in your ear
- Ear tubes, to keep the Eustachian tubes open so they can drain effectively
- Surgery, if your hearing loss is related to a bone/nerve issue or tumor
- Cochlear implants, to function for the area of your ear that isn’t working properly
- Hearing aids, including behind-the-ear (BTE) in-the-ear (ICE) and completely-in-the-ear (CIC)
Hearing loss can sneak up on you so gradually, you may not even notice it. This is why it’s recommended to schedule a hearing test every 10 years through age 50, and every 3 years after that.
Contact us
To learn more about your hearing restoration options, call Dr. Steven D. Kushnick in Brooklyn, NY, today at (718) 250-8520.
