{"id":277,"date":"2022-01-06T22:08:14","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T22:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swankfamilyhearing.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:\/\/swankfamilyhearing.com\/?p=277","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. Additional causes of SSD include trauma to the head, genetic disorders, Meniere\u2019s disease, labyrinthitis, microtia, mastoiditis and even common childhood diseases such as measles and mumps. \"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is sudden deafness?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Sudden deafness \u2013 a rapid onset of hearing loss that occurs with little or no warning, often following a viral infection \u2013 is another condition commonly associated with SSD. Patients may fall victim to sudden deafness as a result of an inflammation in the cochlea that causes permanent damage to the hair cells responsible for hearing.\"\n    }\n }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are the symptoms of single sided deafness?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"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. 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 class=\"wp-block-list\"><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 class=\"wp-block-list\"><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\"><p>Call Swank Family Hearing at <a href=\"tel:+17753223269\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(775) 322-3269<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p><div class=\"content-cta-logo\"><svg width=\"1500\" height=\"426\" viewBox=\"0 0 1500 426\" fill=\"none\"\n  xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n  <g opacity=\".15\" fill=\"#346FC0\">\n    <path d=\"M1357.03 425.324c-7.46 0-15.71-1.178-23.17-3.535-32.21-9.818-53.41-38.094-63.23-54.196-1.18-2.357-1.18-4.713 0-7.069 1.18-2.357 3.92-3.928 6.67-3.928s4.32 1.179 5.5 2.75c4.32 5.89 9.03 12.174 14.14 18.065 17.67 20.422 36.13 31.025 56.16 32.204h3.53c8.25 0 15.71-1.964 22-5.499 9.82-5.498 14.53-15.709 17.67-24.741 3.93-11.389 5.5-23.171 7.07-34.953 1.57-12.96 3.53-26.706 8.64-40.844 8.64-23.956 20.42-48.698 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