How can hearing be damaged and deafness caused?

Answer 1

I was in a Metal band for 2 years, now I can't hear what people are saying if somebody else is talking in the background. But it was worth it!

Answer 2

Two types of hearing damage can result from exposure to loud noise: sensineural hearing loss and tinnitus. Sensorineural hearing loss happens in the inner ear when high energy sound waves, rippling through ear fluid, overstimulate and kill hair cells. When hair cells for a band of frequencies are destroyed, those frequencies are no longer heard. In addition to being at the frontline of the cochleal sensor array, the high frequency hair cells are also the most sensitive. It is not surprising, then, that noise-induced hearing loss typically begins with the high frequencies in the 3kHz-6kHz range. Cochlear implants may improve hearing function in those cases, where the auditory nerve cells (that connect to the hair cells) are still intact.

If loud noise only damages the hair cells beyond their capacity to heal completely, then either hearing at certain frequencies will be diminished and/or the listener will suffer tinnitus, when the damaged cells fire continuously even though there is no real sound. Tinnitus is typically described as a persistent, loud buzz in the head at the frequency of the hearing damage. For some tinnitus sufferers, the buzz is very loud - 90dB or more - and can compromise the quality of life, not to mention completely ruin all ability to enjoy music. Diminished hearing can be corrected to a degree with hearing aids. Tinnitus is currently not curable, but there are treatments and devices to minimize its impact on the sufferer.

Answer 3

Loud noise causes hearing damage and deafness. I carry disposable ear plugs where ever I go. Most people now adays have hearing damage and as the result turn up the volume on the sound you are exposed to on a daily basis, which in turn results in hearing damage to people when they go into stores, classrooms, and other public and private places.

Answer 4

It is almost impossible to live with tinnitus but you don't have to. If you are hearing the noises, whether all the time or intermittently, you must seek treatment immediately. But sadly, conventional treatments only treat the symptoms of tinnitus and may provide temporary relief at best.

The only way you could ever get rid of your tinnitus for good is by following the holistic approach to healing. By using a multidimensional treatment for tinnitus, we are tackling all tinnitus causative factors and eliminating these triggering elements from the root. This is the only path for permanent freedom from tinnitus.

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Answer 5

well mine was caused by untreated colds when i was younger.had holes in ear drums and the bone was detearated caused nerve damage and the deafness i wear hearings aids in both ears and it help.had ear surgery three time it helps but pain full.wow art really knows his ears he is exactly right

Answer 6

your hearing can be damaged through excessive noise, IE if you work in a factory, the noise of the machines can damage your hearing after a while if no protection worn,
Same as if you sit next to a stereo on loud music, it's guna damage ya hearing after a while .
Once hearing is damaged, it cana be fixed, ya stuck with hearing aids.
Hope this helps.

Answer 7

My grandmother had mumps (I believe that was what it was) when she was a child leading to damaged hearing and the need for hearing aids in both ears for the rest of her life.

Answer 8

i had meningitis which left me deaf in one ear and partly blind in one eye