{"id":2893,"date":"2018-08-02T16:47:25","date_gmt":"2018-08-02T16:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/?p=2893"},"modified":"2019-04-02T16:47:20","modified_gmt":"2019-04-02T16:47:20","slug":"hearing-myths-that-may-be-hurting-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/hearing-myths-that-may-be-hurting-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Myths That May Be Hurting You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\"><br \/>\n{<br \/>\n  \"@context\" : \"http:\/\/schema.org\",<br \/>\n  \"@type\" : \"Article\",<br \/>\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {<br \/>\n         \"@type\": \"WebPage\",<br \/>\n         \"@id\": \"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/hearing-myths-that-may-be-hurting-you\/\"<br \/>\n},<br \/>\n  \"name\" : \"Hearing Myths That May Be Hurting You\",<br \/>\n  \"author\" : {<br \/>\n    \"@type\" : \"Organization\",<br \/>\n    \"name\" : \"Decibel Hearing \"<br \/>\n  },<br \/>\n  \"datePublished\" : \"2018-08-02\",\/\/ Date format is yyyy-mm-dd<br \/>\n  \"dateModified\" : \"2018-08-02\",\/\/ Date format is yyyy-mm-dd<br \/>\n  \"image\": {<br \/>\n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",<br \/>\n\"url\": \"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/yes-or-no-checklist.jpeg\",<br \/>\n\"width\": 696,<br \/>\n\"height\": 100<br \/>\n},<br \/>\n  \"articleSection\" : \"Chances are, you\u2019ve heard things about hearing loss you\u2019ve believed to be true, even though the sources may be questionable.\",<br \/>\n  \"articleBody\" : \"Chances are, you\u2019ve heard things about hearing loss you\u2019ve believed to be true, even though the sources may be questionable. This is one type of \u201cfake news\u201d that can do actual harm \u2013 especially if you\u2019re one of the 48 million Americans in Simi Valley or Thousand Oaks who is living with a hearing impairment. We\u2019re here to help you separate fact from myth, because putting too much faith in the latter can hurt you in the long run. \",<br \/>\n  \"url\" : \"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/hearing-myths-that-may-be-hurting-you\/\",<br \/>\n  \"headline\" : \"Hearing Myths That May Be Hurting You\",<br \/>\n  \"publisher\" : {<br \/>\n    \"@type\" : \"Organization\",<br \/>\n    \"name\" : \"Decibel Hearing \",<br \/>\n    \"logo\": {<br \/>\n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",<br \/>\n\"url\": \"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/main-logo.jpg\",<br \/>\n\"width\": 100,<br \/>\n\"height\": 60<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n  }<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n<\/script><br \/>\nChances are, you\u2019ve heard things about <strong>hearing loss<\/strong> you\u2019ve believed to be true, even though the sources may be questionable. This is one type of \u201cfake news\u201d that can do actual harm \u2013 especially if you\u2019re one of the 48 million Americans in Simi Valley or Thousand Oaks who is living with a <a href=\"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/your-hearing\/hearing-loss\/\" title=\"hearing impairment | Decibel Hearing\">hearing impairment<\/a>. We\u2019re here to help you separate fact from myth, because putting too much faith in the latter can hurt you in the long run.<\/p>\n<h2>Separating Hearing Facts from Myths<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"List of Hearing Myths\" src=\"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/yes-or-no-checklist.jpeg\" alt=\"List of Hearing Myths\" width=\"395\" height=\"263\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2894\"><br \/>\nHearing loss is a widespread condition that can have serious consequences on your physical, sociological, and emotional well-being. Delaying treatment due to misguided notions can negatively impact your quality of life, so we\u2019re going to make like Adam and Jamie and become real-life MythBusters! Only we won\u2019t blow anything up. We promise.<br \/>\nHearing loss myths are often based on reality \u2013 the problem is, it\u2019s the reality of <em>yesterday<\/em>. Antiquated beliefs persist because of old perceptions and outdated technology, but the one constant in life is change.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Hearing Loss Myths<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Myth: <\/strong>Only older people have hearing loss.<br \/>\n<strong>Fact: <\/strong>Only one-third of those with hearing loss are 65 or older. Hearing loss affects people of all ages \u2013 even children and young adults.<br \/>\n<strong>Myth: <\/strong>If I had hearing loss, I\u2019d know it.<br \/>\n<strong>Fact: <\/strong>Many people with hearing loss are unaware of their condition for a long time. Because hearing loss develops gradually, you adjust to your impairment and might not even notice it until a friend or loved one says something.<br \/>\n<strong>Myth: <\/strong>Only loud noises cause hearing loss.<br \/>\n<strong>Fact: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/noise-induced-hearing-loss\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Prolonged exposure | nidcd.nih.gov\" rel=\"noopener\">Prolonged exposure<\/a> to any sound exceeding 85 decibels \u2013 comparable to city traffic in Thousand Oaks or Simi Valley \u2013 can lead to gradual hearing damage.<br \/>\n<strong>Myth: <\/strong>Hearing aids make me look older.<br \/>\n<strong>Fact: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/hearing-aids\/\" title=\"Hearing aids | Decibel Hearing\">Hearing aids<\/a> in the past were big and bulky, but today\u2019s devices are small, sleek, and discreet. Depending on the style you choose, others might not even notice you\u2019re wearing them.<br \/>\n<strong>Myth: <\/strong>Hearing aids won\u2019t help with my hearing loss.<br \/>\n<strong>Fact: <\/strong>The analog hearing devices of yesteryear weren\u2019t nearly as reliable or effective as today\u2019s digital hearing aids. Nine out of 10 patients with hearing loss will benefit from hearing aids. For those who don\u2019t, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/cochlear-implants\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"cochlear implants | nidcd.nih.gov\" rel=\"noopener\">cochlear implants<\/a> may be an option.<br \/>\n<strong>Myth: <\/strong>Hearing aids are too complicated to use.<br \/>\n<strong>Fact: <\/strong>Can you push a button? Congratulations \u2013 you can operate a hearing aid! Today\u2019s devices are almost fully automated and pre-programmed to your individual hearing preferences and lifestyle. All you have to do is put them in and turn them on.<br \/>\n<strong>Myth: <\/strong>Hearing aids will cure my impairment.<br \/>\n<strong>Fact: <\/strong>While researchers are working on a cure for hearing loss, to date the condition is irreversible. However, hearing aids will amplify sounds enough to enable you to communicate more effectively and enjoy a better quality of life.<br \/>\nHopefully we have helped erase some of your misconceptions about hearing loss and convinced you to seek treatment. To learn more about the positive benefits of hearing aids, contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/decibelhearing.com\/about\/ellen-baker\/\" title=\"southern California audiologist | Decibel Hearing\">southern California audiologist<\/a> today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chances are, you\u2019ve heard things about hearing loss you\u2019ve believed to be true, even though the sources may be questionable. 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