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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHearing loss<\/a> is common, affecting approximately 48 million people across the nation. There are three types of hearing loss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conductive hearing loss is treated by addressing the underlying problem, such as surgery to correct a congenital deformity, removing impacted earwax or treating an infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sensorineural hearing loss cannot be cured, but it is usually treated with hearing aids, which work by amplifying sounds to a level the damaged ears can detect. In more severe cases, cochlear implants may be recommended, which work by bypassing the damaged parts of the ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tinnitus<\/a> is a ringing, roaring, whistling, hissing, humming or buzzing sound in the ears with no external sound source. According to the American Tinnitus Association<\/a>, approximately 25 million Americans suffer from some form of tinnitus; 5 million struggle with burdensome, chronic tinnitus; and 2 million find it debilitating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are two types of tinnitus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unfortunately, in most cases, there is no cure for tinnitus, unless the underlying cause can be addressed. However, it can be managed with hearing aids, tinnitus maskers, white noise, cognitive-behavioral therapy or tinnitus retraining therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When the Eustachian tubes, which connect the middle ear to the back of the throat, become inflamed, fluid can pool in the middle ear, causing an infection. This inflammation is often due to a respiratory infection or allergies after spending time at Picnic Island Park<\/a>. Over time, bacteria can grow within this fluid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In most cases, a physician will wait for the infection to clear on its own. However, sometimes antibiotics may be necessary. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Kampsen Hearing<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTinnitus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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