How your ENT specialist in Los Angeles, CA, can help with hearing loss
Hearing loss is a common problem, especially as you age. In fact, over 30% of people over age 65 suffer from some degree of hearing loss, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. If you are one of them, your ear, nose, and throat specialist can help.
Dr. Christina McAlpin is an ear, nose, and throat specialist in Los Angeles, CA. She provides a wide range of ENT services, including hearing screenings and treatment for hearing loss.
You can do a lot to protect your hearing. Always wear earplugs or ear protection if you:
- Work in an area with loud noises
- Are attending a rock concert
- Are shooting off guns
- Are riding in loud vehicles
It’s also important to have regular hearing tests every 10 years up through age 50, and every 3 years after that.
You should also look out for any signs or symptoms of hearing loss. These include:
- Hearing only muffled speech
- Being unable to pick out words from background noise
- Needing those around you to speak more slowly or loudly
- Having to turn up the television or radio to hear
- Withdrawing from social situations because you can’t hear
If you notice any of the signs or symptoms listed above, you could be experiencing some degree of hearing loss. The first step is to schedule a hearing screening.
A hearing screening helps establish whether you have hearing loss, and to what degree. Your ENT specialist can discuss your various options including hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other treatment options to help you hear well again.
Don’t miss out on the beautiful sounds of your life. There is help for hearing loss, and it starts with just a simple phone call. To find out more about the signs, symptoms, and treatment of hearing loss, call Dr. Christina McAlpin in Los Angeles, CA. You can reach her in the office by calling (213) 745-4060, so call now!