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Hearing Loss Causes<\/span><\/h2>\n

Hearing loss can affect people of all ages and may develop suddenly or gradually. It happens when there is damage to any part of the hearing system \u2013 from the outer ear to the nerve pathways that send sound to the brain.<\/p>\n

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Age-Related Hearing Loss<\/span><\/h3>\n

As people get older, the inner ear structures gradually wear down, especially the tiny hair cells that help transmit sound to the brain.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1770885565051{background-color: #28357a !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}” woodmart_css_id=”698d91b9a0816″ parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_sticky_column=”false” wd_collapsible_content_switcher=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=”no” wd_column_role_content_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_content_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_content_mobile=”no” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_box_shadow=”no” responsive_spacing=”eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2OThkOTFiOWEwODE2Iiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=” mobile_reset_margin=”no” tablet_reset_margin=”no” wd_z_index=”no”][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-assistive-listening-systems” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded” custom_color=”#28357a”][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]<\/p>\n

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss<\/span><\/h3>\n

Exposure to loud sounds,whether from machinery, concerts, power tools, or headphones at high volume can damage delicate inner ear hair cells.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”20″ woodmart_css_id=”698ee785c227e” responsive_spacing=”eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2OThlZTc4NWMyMjdlIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfcm93IiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_gradient_switch=”no” woodmart_box_shadow=”no” wd_z_index=”no” woodmart_disable_overflow=”0″ row_reverse_mobile=”1″ row_reverse_tablet=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1770885565051{background-color: #28357a !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}” woodmart_css_id=”698d91b9a0816″ parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_sticky_column=”false” wd_collapsible_content_switcher=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=”no” wd_column_role_content_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_content_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_content_mobile=”no” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_box_shadow=”no” responsive_spacing=”eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2OThkOTFiOWEwODE2Iiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=” mobile_reset_margin=”no” tablet_reset_margin=”no” wd_z_index=”no”][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-stethoscope” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded” custom_color=”#28357a”][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]<\/p>\n

Genetics and Congenital Factors<\/span><\/h3>\n

Some people are born with hearing loss or have genes that make them more likely to lose hearing later in life. Genetic factors can affect ear structure or how sound is processed by the nervous system.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1770885828047{background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}” woodmart_css_id=”698d92b73183e” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_sticky_column=”false” wd_collapsible_content_switcher=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=”no” wd_column_role_content_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_content_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_content_mobile=”no” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_box_shadow=”no” responsive_spacing=”eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2OThkOTJiNzMxODNlIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=” mobile_reset_margin=”no” tablet_reset_margin=”no” wd_z_index=”no”][vc_icon type=”openiconic” icon_openiconic=”vc-oi vc-oi-search” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded” background_color=”custom” custom_color=”#d3d3d3″ custom_background_color=”#28357a”][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]<\/p>\n

Ear Infections and Fluid Buildup<\/span><\/h3>\n

Untreated or recurrent middle ear infections can cause persistent fluid and inflammation, which may impair sound transmission. Chronic infections are a common cause of hearing problems in both children and adults.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”20″ responsive_tabs_advanced=”mobile” woodmart_css_id=”698ee8d2f0b67″ responsive_spacing=”eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2OThlZThkMmYwYjY3Iiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfcm93IiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_gradient_switch=”no” woodmart_box_shadow=”no” wd_z_index=”no” woodmart_disable_overflow=”0″ row_reverse_mobile=”0″ row_reverse_tablet=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1770885828047{background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}” woodmart_css_id=”698d92b73183e” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_sticky_column=”false” wd_collapsible_content_switcher=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=”no” wd_column_role_content_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_content_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_content_mobile=”no” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_box_shadow=”no” responsive_spacing=”eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2OThkOTJiNzMxODNlIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=” mobile_reset_margin=”no” tablet_reset_margin=”no” wd_z_index=”no”][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-deaf” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded” background_color=”custom” custom_color=”#d3d3d3″ custom_background_color=”#28357a”][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]<\/p>\n

Earwax Blockage (Cerumen Impaction)<\/span><\/h3>\n

While earwax normally protects the ear, excessive buildup can block the ear canal and prevent sound from reaching the inner ear.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1770885565051{background-color: #28357a !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}” woodmart_css_id=”698d91b9a0816″ parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_sticky_column=”false” wd_collapsible_content_switcher=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=”no” wd_column_role_content_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_content_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_content_mobile=”no” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_box_shadow=”no” responsive_spacing=”eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2OThkOTFiOWEwODE2Iiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=” mobile_reset_margin=”no” tablet_reset_margin=”no” wd_z_index=”no”][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-capsules” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded” custom_color=”#28357a”][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]<\/p>\n

Ototoxic Medications<\/span><\/h3>\n

Certain medications, including some antibiotics, cancer drugs, and high doses of pain relievers, can damage the inner ear and lead to hearing loss.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”20″ woodmart_css_id=”698ee785c227e” responsive_spacing=”eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2OThlZTc4NWMyMjdlIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfcm93IiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_gradient_switch=”no” woodmart_box_shadow=”no” wd_z_index=”no” woodmart_disable_overflow=”0″ row_reverse_mobile=”1″ row_reverse_tablet=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1770885565051{background-color: #28357a !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}” woodmart_css_id=”698d91b9a0816″ parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_sticky_column=”false” wd_collapsible_content_switcher=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=”no” wd_column_role_content_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_content_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_content_mobile=”no” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_box_shadow=”no” responsive_spacing=”eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2OThkOTFiOWEwODE2Iiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=” mobile_reset_margin=”no” tablet_reset_margin=”no” wd_z_index=”no”][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-user-injured” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded” custom_color=”#28357a”][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]<\/p>\n

Head Injury and Trauma<\/span><\/h3>\n

Hits to the head, skull fractures, or sudden pressure changes (such as from explosions) can injure ear structures or nerves responsible for hearing.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1770885828047{background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}” woodmart_css_id=”698d92b73183e” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_sticky_column=”false” wd_collapsible_content_switcher=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=”no” wd_column_role_content_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_content_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_content_mobile=”no” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_box_shadow=”no” responsive_spacing=”eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2OThkOTJiNzMxODNlIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=” mobile_reset_margin=”no” tablet_reset_margin=”no” wd_z_index=”no”][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”far fa-hand-point-down” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded” background_color=”custom” custom_color=”#d3d3d3″ custom_background_color=”#28357a”][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]<\/p>\n

Tumors and Abnormal Growths<\/span><\/h3>\n

Non-cancerous tumors, like acoustic neuromas, can press on hearing nerves and gradually reduce hearing ability.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1770973785765{margin-top: 33px !important;}” woodmart_css_id=”698eea56956ca” responsive_spacing=”eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2OThlZWE1Njk1NmNhIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfcm93IiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_gradient_switch=”no” woodmart_box_shadow=”no” wd_z_index=”no” woodmart_disable_overflow=”0″ row_reverse_mobile=”0″ row_reverse_tablet=”0″][vc_column][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]<\/p>\n