Why do I need to talk to my Doctor if I have a Hearing Loss? Part 4

In addition to hearing aids, a professional may suggest other devices to assist those with hearing loss. There are devices that can be attached to telephones to amplify conversation; even televisions and radios can have amplifiers attached that allow those with hearing loss to hear more clearly without irritating the rest of the family. There are also devices that can be attached to doorbells, smoke alarms and alert devices that include a flashing light to alert the homeowner to a visitor or dangerous situation. It is important for those with hearing loss to be examined and diagnosed as soon as possible so the patient may be able to make use of assistive devices available to those with hearing loss.

Anyone with hearing loss should see their doctor as soon as possible, in order to diagnosis and effectively treat their hearing loss. Patients should keep in mind the more severe the hearing loss, the less effective treatments can become. Hearing aids work best with mild to moderate/severe hearing loss; and now great advancements have been made in some hearing aids providing significant help for someone with a profound hearing loss. For many who are born with profound hearing loss, the most effective treatment has been found to be a cochlear implant. A cochlear implant is a device that is surgically implanted in the brain of the patient and operates in the same manner as the inner ear bones to translate sound.

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