{"id":794,"date":"2024-04-18T12:23:46","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T16:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/?p=794"},"modified":"2024-04-18T12:24:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T16:24:53","slug":"what-are-the-steps-of-hearing-loss-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/what-are-the-steps-of-hearing-loss-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Steps of Hearing Loss Treatment?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are currently more than 1.5 billion people in the world living with hearing loss<\/a>. While it can feel a little alarming to notice that voices sound muffled or the television is always too low, learning about the steps of hearing loss treatment can help demystify the experience.<\/p>\n

Hearing Tests<\/h2>\n

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The first step in hearing loss treatment is a hearing test. Pure-tone testing is the most common hearing test. Pure-tone testing finds the quietest volume you can hear at each pitch. During the test, your hearing specialist will play a series of tones through headphones. You will raise your hand or press a button when you hear a sound. Your specialist will note the tones you hear on an audiogram, a visual representation of your hearing abilities.<\/p>\n

Getting the Results<\/h2>\n

After reviewing your audiogram results, your audiologist will explain the test results, classifying your hearing loss between mild and profound<\/a>. Based on your degree of hearing loss, your audiologist will move on to discussing your treatment options.<\/p>\n

Reviewing Your Treatment Options<\/h2>\n

Your treatment options will vary depending on the cause and type of hearing loss:<\/p>\n