{"id":277,"date":"2022-01-06T22:08:14","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T22:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearcanton.fm1.dev\/?p=277"},"modified":"2022-01-11T00:37:34","modified_gmt":"2022-01-11T00:37:34","slug":"what-is-unilateral-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearcanton.com\/what-is-unilateral-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Unilateral Hearing Loss?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is single sided deafness?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Single sided deafness (SSD), sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While the majority of patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD is diagnosed in approximately 60,000 people in the United States each year. There is no cure, and treatment can be a challenge because traditional amplification devices prove less effective. However, alternative options are available for managing single sided deafness. \"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What causes single sided deafness?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"SSD can be caused by a variety of factors. One of the most common causes is acoustic neuroma, a benign, slow growing tumor that can push against the auditory nerve and affect the ability to hear properly in one ear. 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Other symptoms might include anxiety, stress, social isolation, dizziness, difficulty paying attention and speaking loudly.\"\n}\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How is single sided deafness treated?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"While there is no cure for single sided deafness, options exist for helping patients cope with unilateral hearing. Traditional hearing aids don\u2019t offer much help to those suffering from SSD, but Contralateral Routing of Signal (CROS) hearing aids can improve hearing and localization. They utilize a microphone that is placed in the vicinity of the impaired ear and an amplifier near the normal ear. The microphone picks up sounds and transmits them to the patient\u2019s \u201cgood\u201d ear. A similar device known as BICROS is suitable for individuals with some degree of hearing loss in one ear and total deafness in the other. Another option is a Bone Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA), a surgically implanted device that uses direct bone conduction to transmit sounds from the affected ear to the normal one. Vibrations in the bones of the ear canal and middle ear stimulate the hair cells of the cochlea, boosting the ability to hear.\"\n    }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Single Sided Deafness?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes referred to as unilateral hearing loss, single sided deafness is a condition in which an individual experiences hearing loss in only one ear but can hear normally out of the other ear. While most patients with a hearing impairment suffer from bilateral (two-sided) hearing loss, SSD affects <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/thehearingjournal\/fulltext\/2015\/03000\/Single_Sided_Deafness___Causes,_and_Solutions,.1.aspx\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/thehearingjournal\/fulltext\/2015\/03000\/Single_Sided_Deafness___Causes,_and_Solutions,.1.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">approximately 60,000<\/a> people in the United States each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audiologyonline.com\/articles\/unilateral-hearing-loss-in-children-19953\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.audiologyonline.com\/articles\/unilateral-hearing-loss-in-children-19953\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one in every 1000<\/a> newborns are diagnosed with unilateral hearing loss. Single sided deafness can impact both a child\u2019s speech recognition and language development as well as their ability to localize sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Single Sided Deafness?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SSD can be caused by a variety of factors that include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Acoustic neuromas<\/li><li>Trauma to the head<\/li><li>Genetic disorders<\/li><li>Meniere\u2019s disease<\/li><li>Labyrinthitis<\/li><li>Microtia<\/li><li>Mastoiditis<\/li><li>Measles<\/li><li>Mumps<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should I See a Doctor?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should seek prompt medical attention if hearing loss in one ear happens suddenly. The quicker you act, the higher chance there is for a full recovery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Symptoms Do Those with SSD Experience?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients with SSD find understanding speech in the presence of background noise especially problematic and have great difficulty localizing sound (recognizing the location or origin of a sound source). Sound localization depends on subtle hearing cues from two ears; removing one from the equation confuses the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people also report experiencing a sensation known as the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.audiologyonline.com\/articles\/understanding-single-sided-deafness-evaluation-6829\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.audiologyonline.com\/articles\/understanding-single-sided-deafness-evaluation-6829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">head shadow<\/a>\u201d effect. High frequency sound waves do not move around objects, so they never reach the good ear as the head gets in the way. This frequency loss prevents those with SSD from hearing&nbsp;<em>s<\/em>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<em>t<\/em>&nbsp;sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Anxiety<\/li><li>Stress<\/li><li>Social isolation<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Difficulty paying attention<\/li><li>Trouble speaking loudly<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is SSD Diagnosed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to diagnose your type of loss, your audiologist will review your symptoms and medical history before completing a physical exam. Your doctor will then complete a comprehensive hearing exam. These tests are used to determine your type and degree of hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatments for SSD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While there is no cure for single sided deafness, options exist to help you cope with unilateral hearing. Traditional hearing aids don\u2019t offer much help to those suffering from SSD, but contralateral routing of signal (CROS) hearing aids can improve hearing and localization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CROS Hearing Aids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CROS hearing aids utilize a microphone that is placed behind the impaired ear and an amplifier in the normal ear. The microphone picks up sounds and transmits them to your \u201cgood\u201d ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A similar device known as BICROS is suitable for individuals with some degree of hearing loss in one ear and total deafness in the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bone Anchored Hearing Aids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is a bone anchored hearing aid (BAHA), a surgically implanted device that uses direct bone conduction to transmit sounds from the affected ear to the normal one. Vibrations in the bones of the ear canal and middle ear stimulate the hair cells of the cochlea, boosting your ability to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-cta\">\r\n<p class=\"cta-text\">Call The Hearing Center for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"cta-phone\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 47 48\" fill=\"none\"\n  xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n  <path d=\"M8.18335 9.48443L8.51675 9.97355L14.2853 18.4365L14.4982 18.7488L14.2558 19.0387L11.051 22.8726L11.0409 22.8847L11.03 22.8962C10.9488 22.9816 10.891 23.0866 10.8622 23.2009C10.8352 23.3078 10.8343 23.4195 10.8595 23.5265C12.0917 26.6927 14.0209 29.541 16.5042 31.86L16.5119 31.8672L16.5192 31.8747C18.9254 34.3189 21.8412 36.2019 25.0587 37.3895C25.1626 37.4203 25.2724 37.4262 25.379 37.4065C25.4889 37.3862 25.5922 37.3393 25.68 37.2701C25.6801 37.2699 25.6803 37.2698 25.6805 37.2696L29.6437 34.1133L29.9248 33.8895L30.2266 34.0844L38.8794 39.6749L39.402 40.0126L38.9598 40.4503L34.3312 45.0314C33.8891 45.4701 33.3451 45.7923 32.7479 45.9691C32.1511 46.1458 31.5197 46.1717 30.9104 46.0445C30.91 46.0444 30.9097 46.0443 30.9093 46.0443L31.0116 45.5548C24.0272 44.112 17.5922 40.7258 12.4478 35.7863L8.18335 9.48443ZM8.18335 9.48443L7.75686 9.89492L3.0119 14.462L8.18335 9.48443ZM31.7147 47.5L31.7133 47.4999C31.3497 47.4989 30.9873 47.4591 30.6323 47.381L30.6323 47.381L30.6262 47.3797C23.297 45.8636 16.5448 42.309 11.1465 37.1251C5.86724 31.932 2.20558 25.3207 0.604279 18.0906C0.431274 17.2623 0.474086 16.4034 0.728627 15.5964C0.983448 14.7886 1.44189 14.0599 2.05984 13.4804L2.05987 13.4805L2.06458 13.4759L6.81069 8.90781C7.0018 8.72748 7.2287 8.58936 7.47666 8.50241C7.72364 8.41581 7.986 8.38191 8.24684 8.40287C8.51722 8.43185 8.77808 8.51932 9.0113 8.65925C9.24601 8.80008 9.44702 8.99061 9.60019 9.21746L9.60045 9.21785L15.5328 17.9859C15.6954 18.236 15.7739 18.5315 15.7566 18.8294C15.7393 19.1284 15.6265 19.414 15.4348 19.6441C15.4347 19.6441 15.4347 19.6442 15.4346 19.6443L12.456 23.2043L12.2546 23.4451L12.3838 23.7311C13.596 26.4139 15.3124 28.8389 17.4397 30.874C19.5534 32.9813 22.0513 34.664 24.7983 35.8311L25.0719 35.9473L25.3048 35.7624L28.9952 32.8314C28.9953 32.8313 28.9954 32.8313 28.9955 32.8312C29.2258 32.6492 29.5061 32.5417 29.799 32.5228C30.0895 32.504 30.3788 32.5733 30.6291 32.7215L39.5829 38.5089L39.5904 38.5137L39.598 38.5183C39.8407 38.6632 40.0476 38.8612 40.2029 39.0974C40.3583 39.3336 40.4582 39.602 40.4952 39.8823C40.5321 40.1626 40.5051 40.4476 40.4163 40.716C40.328 40.9829 40.1807 41.2266 39.9854 41.4288L35.3602 46.0066L35.3592 46.0075C34.8801 46.4843 34.3115 46.8616 33.686 47.1177C33.0605 47.3738 32.3906 47.5037 31.7147 47.5Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke=\"currentColor\"\/>\n  <path d=\"M22.5518 5.06478C22.5518 5.06478 31.6164 3.81864 37.5507 10.2193C43.4851 16.6199 41.5429 25.2428 41.5429 25.2428\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n  <path d=\"M21.3649 12.6173C21.3649 12.6173 26.952 11.8492 30.6098 15.7944C34.2675 19.7395 33.0704 25.0545 33.0704 25.0545\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<a href=\"tel:+13304934327\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(330) 493-4327<\/span><\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Single Sided Deafness? 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