3 Reasons Why You Are Struggling to Hear

Note: This blog post is a sponsored conversation written by Lynn Smythe, the Founder and Chief Blogger for The Creative Cottage lifestyle blog. The opinions, thoughts, ideas and text are all mine.

Have you been struggling to hear recently? Perhaps you’re finding it difficult to hear what people are saying when you are in a conversation with them. And you might be turning the television up past an acceptable rate of volume when you’re trying to listen to your favorite television shows. 

Whatever the situation, there might be reasons why you are experiencing issues with your hearing. 

You’re Getting Older

Sorry to say it, but as with most parts of our body, our hearing does deteriorate with age. In medical terms, this is known as presbycusis, and it affects many people over the age of 60. You will gradually start to notice deterioration when you can no longer hear higher-pitched sounds such as those pertaining to children speaking and the sound of your telephone, and you might also experience the hissing sounds of tinnitus in your ears. 

As we suggested in a previous article on hearing problems, your best course of action is to visit your doctor, an audiologist, or an ENT specialist (ear, nose and throat), as you might need to get a hearing aid. While this might not be the best news for you, it is important to note that many modern hearing aids are almost invisible to the naked eye, so you shouldn’t have to feel embarrassed about wearing one.

Problems with Hearing Aid

You might have a hearing aid already, of course, but if you are still struggling to hear, then you need to work out why. If you have a problem with ear wax, it might be that some of it has nestled into the vent of your hearing aid, and this will cause a blockage to any incoming sounds. Your audiologist will have the necessary tools to give your hearing aid a good cleaning, so consult with them. 

The batteries in your hearing aid might be another issue. If you haven’t changed them in a while, then you should probably do so. Your audiologist will advise you on therm further, and you can read the following linked article to learn more about hearing aid battery maintenance.

 It might also be that your hearing is wearing out, so your hearing aid might need replacing or adjusting. Again, consult with your audiologist for professional advice.

Specific Medical Condition

For starters, you need to know that certain medications can affect your hearing, so if you are currently taking anything for a current health problem, it is important to consult with your doctor for advice on what to do about them. He might suggest a change in your prescription as a solution. 

You might also be suffering from a specific health problem, and hearing loss might be an unfortunate side-effect. From German Measles to Otosclerosis, read this article for possible causes behind your struggle to hear. In some cases, hearing loss can be reversed, so you might not have to worry unduly, but see your doctor for professional advice. He might also suggest other causes behind your hearing loss, so be sure to book that appointment early to secure the help you need.

Thanks for reading!