{"id":791,"date":"2023-12-22T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/torranceaudiology.com\/?p=791"},"modified":"2023-12-22T19:00:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T19:00:09","slug":"what-to-know-about-the-main-causes-of-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/torranceaudiology.com\/what-to-know-about-the-main-causes-of-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Know About the Main Causes of Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nearly 20% of the global population, which accounts for more than 1.5 billion people<\/a>, live with hearing loss. This condition can arise from various factors, including hazardous noise exposure, aging, physical trauma to the ear canal and more.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s look at three main factors contributing to hearing loss and how you can protect your hearing health moving forward.<\/p>\n

Three Main Causes of Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n

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Hazardous noise exposure is one of the leading causes of hearing loss. When subjected to loud noise, the delicate hair cells in the ear responsible for transmitting sound can become overworked<\/a>, leading to cell death or damage.<\/p>\n

Age-related hearing loss is another common cause that often occurs gradually and is difficult to prevent. Changes to the inner ear, middle ear and nerve pathways leading to the brain<\/a> are typically responsible for this type of hearing loss. Symptoms may include difficulty understanding high-pitched sounds, speech or audio from electronic devices. Regular hearing tests are advisable to detect age-related hearing loss early.<\/p>\n

Physical trauma to the ear, such as from a blow to the head, can result in damage to the middle and inner ear, leading to hearing loss and tinnitus<\/a>.<\/p>\n

These three causes, hazardous noise exposure, aging and physical trauma, contribute significantly to hearing loss cases worldwide. While complete prevention may not always be possible, early detection and treatment with hearing aids<\/a> can help manage the impact of this condition on one’s life.<\/p>\n

Protecting Your Hearing<\/h2>\n

While not all causes of hearing loss can be protected against, such as hearing, you have a little more control over others, including:<\/p>\n