Showing posts with label hearing loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hearing loss. Show all posts

Thursday, 12 October 2017

7 Times Child Could Face The Non-Genetic Hearing Issue

Hearing issues in a child is a common issue in the USA. However, if it is genetic, one can only be treated but if it is non-genetic, it is not easily identified. Hearing losses in children can be conductive, sensorineural or mixed. Every person dealing with them on daily bases like parents, caretakers, teachers and others should immediately know the signs of an address hearing loss in children.


So here are some reasons that child can cause non - genital hearing loss:
  1. If a mother and child have birth complications such as the presence of herpes, rubella cytomegalovirus, toxoplasmosis or another serious infection, lack of oxygen or the requirement of a blood transfusion for some reason.
  2. Premature birth could be the reason for babies to have the hearing impairment. If they weigh less than 3 pounds or that require certain life-sustaining drugs for respiration due to prematurity are at risk for hearing loss.
  3. A nervous system or brain disorder. When you have a brain disorder, it could directly affect your hearing system because the vein of ears is connected directly to the brain.
  4. The use of ototoxic medication by the mother during pregnancy can cause hearing issue to the child. Ototoxic medications are not illicit substances – but heavy medications like various antibiotics that can cause damage to the auditory nerve of the fetus.
  5. If a mother does not take enough care during pregnancy then she could become infectious by things like toxoplasmosis or German measles, could damage the hearing power of a baby. Thus, other should take utmost care of herself during pregnancy
  6. Maternal diabetes could cause hearing impairment in children with other issues like overweight, low blood sugar, jaundice, etc
  7. It is a strict ban on drug and alcohol abuse for a mother. Alcohol can pass from the mother's blood into the baby's blood and can damage and affect the growth of the baby's cells. Brain and spinal cord cells are most likely to have damage.
There are various, hearing aids available for children which are different from adults and which suits them best with their lifestyle and their playfulness. Bring them to Evolution Hearing in Raleigh, NC or Charlottesville, Virginia. It is an independent, private audiology where you will be provided with personalized care and will help you understand the solutions available to you based on your hearing needs, budget and lifestyle so you can make an informed buying decision.

Wednesday, 20 September 2017

How to keep your family safe with hearing issue?

Hearing impairment can cause serious problem if it is not taken care of at the earliest. It could create serious problems for you and your family’s safety. It could be in danger. Imagine you and your little toddler are going for a walk and a car comes crashing to you with honking noise but you still can’t hear it, you could become a victim of an accident. Thus, here are the following things to take care of, if you have hearing impairment:


1. Create visual cues:
There are some alarm systems that create visual and auditory alerts both. If you cannot hear that is okay, but if you can see the danger, you can definitely do something about it. The flashing lights would alert me you to visitors, even if you could not hear them approach.

2. Rely on companions, neighbors:
Do notify the person you are living with and the neighbors about your problem. They will assist you when you are in need. If they will know about your problem, they will take immediate actions on that. When you cannot hear, relying on someone becomes a necessary option, and that does not mean you have to depend on them completely.

3. Use security system:
It is not necessary that you arm your house alarm all the time. You can also arm when you are in actual need of that. But do use it if your hearing issue is getting worse. Also, keep the house locked and armed when in need or even if not.

4. Adopt a dog:
Like blind people have pets to guide them with the danger, you could also adopt a dog. The dog will be your best companion and be loyal to you for life. It is one of the viable options when you are in traffic or place full of crowd.

5. Build a support network:
When you meet people with the same disability as you have, it could create a sense of relief in you. You could also get solution to your different problems and you will be able to ask for the solution without any hesitation. Partner with neighbors to alert one another to anything unusual in the area. We should all take the time to do this, hearing loss or not.

6. Have a backup plan:
Discuss with your family about the safe place of your houses. When there is a danger in or nearby your house, where should you hide? Also, keep some signatures to alert them when anyone of you is in danger. Keep yourself and your family safe when needed.

7. Use hearing aids:
The best and affordable option is to use hearing aids. The hearing aids will assist you to hear the sounds immediately without any delay and you will be able to save your family in the time of need.

Now, you know what you have to do when you are in danger of hearing impairment. To have a disability is not an issue but to make it a weakness is an issue. Resolve that issue immediately with Evolution Hearing.