{"id":286,"date":"2021-08-26T10:13:01","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T09:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/audiology\/?page_id=286"},"modified":"2021-08-30T11:16:12","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T10:16:12","slug":"hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/audiology\/hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section caringcover gowide alignfull getwid-section-content-full-width\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__wrapper getwid-padding-left-medium getwid-padding-right-medium getwid-margin-left-none getwid-margin-right-none getwid-justify-content-flex-start\" style=\"min-height:550px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:0px\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-holder\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/audiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/08\/hearprob2.jpg')\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__background-image\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/audiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/08\/hearprob2.jpg\" alt=\"Two people taking to each other and a third who seems to be having trouble hearing the conversation\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__foreground\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__content\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-section__inner-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group caringbox2\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Hearing Loss<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing loss can be temporary or permanent, can occur suddenly, develop gradually as you get older, or can also be caused by repeated exposure to loud sounds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you have a hearing loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think you have a hearing loss, speak to your GP. They may refer you to an audiologist for a hearing test. If you suspect hearing loss in a family member or a friend, encourage the person to get his\/her hearing checked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are a few pointers that may help you decide whether your hearing is impaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A person with hearing loss may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Have difficulty hearing other people clearly and misunderstanding what they say<\/li><li>Ask people to repeat themselves<\/li><li>Not respond when called to or may respond inappropriately<\/li><li>Speak&nbsp;much louder than usual<\/li><li>Have difficulty hearing on the telephone<\/li><li>Complain that friends\/family don\u2019t listen to them<\/li><li>Become withdrawn, quiet and isolated<\/li><li>Turn up the volume to hear the TV or listen to music<\/li><li>Report that they can hear but cannot make out what is being said\/ \u2018I can hear you talking but don\u2019t know what you\u2019re saying\u2019, or that others are mumbling<\/li><li>Have unclear speech<\/li><li>Have difficulty in hearing high frequency sounds like doorbells or telephone ringing<\/li><li>Complain of a ringing sound in the ear (tinnitus)<\/li><li>Have a history of ear discharge<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lightbluegroup\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"alignfull has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"> What can be done for hearing loss? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Either hearing aids (available free of charge through the NHS), or hearing implants can be offered (including bone conduction devices and middle ear implants).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column plaintext is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Hearing Aids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Depending on your level of hearing loss, we can prescribe the most suitable hearing aid for you.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/audiology\/hearing-aids\/\">Your Guide to Hearing Aids<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column plaintext is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-accent-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Implants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">For those who are unsuitable for conventional hearing aids a hearing implant can be an excellent alternative.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/audiology\/implants\/\">What is an Implant?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p><sub><sup><strong>ADDITIONAL SUPPORT<\/strong><\/sup><\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Within our Audiology department, we offer hearing therapy, which is a service specifically for patients who require additional support with problems such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>bothersome tinnitus;<\/li><li>hearing loss;<\/li><li>problems with sensitivity to noise;<\/li><li>auditory training; <\/li><li>hearing loss in one ear;<\/li><li>balance problems;<\/li><li>sudden acquired hearing losses;<\/li><li>other auditory processing difficulties.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our hearing therapist will help you find ways of coping with your difficulties. Many of these strategies involve a counselling-based approach.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/audiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/11\/happytherapy.png\" alt=\"A smiling man looking to camera\" data-id=\"733\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/audiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/11\/happytherapy.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/audiology\/?attachment_id=733\" class=\"wp-image-733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/audiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/11\/happytherapy.png 728w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/audiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/11\/happytherapy-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the services offered may include: management of tinnitus, sound therapy, listening tactics, and relaxation therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New patients are referred by their GP to Audiology, who can then refer you onto hearing therapy. If you have already been seen by our hearing therapist, you can re-refer yourself at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have a hearing loss? If you think you have a hearing loss, speak to your GP. They may refer you to an audiologist for a hearing test. If you suspect hearing loss in a family member or a friend, encourage the person to get his\/her hearing checked. Below are a few pointers that<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/fullwidth.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"class_list":["post-286","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"","author_link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/audiology\/author\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":false,"rttpg_excerpt":"Do you have a hearing loss? 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