What are Common Treatments for Temporary Hearing Loss?

Do you suspect that you have hearing loss? Hearing aid aren’t the only form of treatment for hearing loss, with the help of your audiologist you will be able to go through all the common forms of treatment and decide which will be best for you. Some forms of hearing loss can be temporary and may be possible to treat using other means. Below are just some of the common ways to treat temporary hearing loss.

Take a Noise Detox

Temporary hearing loss can be caused by exposure to loud noise. Common examples of instances where people experience temporary hearing loss include going to concerts, sports events or nightclubs. Your hearing should return to normal in the next few days providing that you rest your ears. By staying in a quiet environment, you can give your ears the time to recover that they need. If you notice that your hearing isn’t back to normal, talk with your audiologist.

It’s worth noting that prolonged noise exposure can sometimes cause permanent hearing loss. This is more likely if you regularly spend time in loud environments without using ear protection. In cases where hearing loss is permanent, you should see an audiologist to get a hearing aid fitted.

Choose the Right Medication

Certain types of temporary hearing loss may be treatable by using medication. For example, it may be possible to clear up ear infections with antibiotics or get rid of impacted earwax with eardrops. An audiologist cannot prescribe this medication – your best option is to see your general practitioner.

You should be wary that certain medication can cause temporary hearing loss in some people. Medications like aspirin and ibuprofen may produce such side effects – you should consider using different medications if you experience this.

Consider Professional Ear Cleaning

Excess build-ups of earwax are a common cause of temporary hearing loss. This temporary hearing loss can be treated by removing the earwax. You can use eardrops to help loosen up earwax or you can look into professional ear cleaning. The latter option can have much more instant results and involves flushing out the ears with liquid.

The worst way to remove excess earwax is to use a cotton swab. Quite often this is a cause of impacted earwax – these cotton swabs simply push earwax further into the ear where it cannot fall out naturally. Bear this in mind when trying to remove excess earwax.

See an Audiologist

If you regularly experience temporary hearing loss and you’re not sure what is causing it, it could be worth seeing an audiologist. They may be able to check your ears and help you track your habits to find a diagnosis. It is possible that you may have permanent hearing loss, however it may fluctuate in severity – making it appear worse at certain times.

Hearing loss that is persistent may require a hearing aid to treat. An audiologist will be able to carry out a hearing test to help you understand the extent of your hearing loss. A hearing aid can then be prescribed to meet the severity of hearing loss. If you aren’t sure about the ways to treat your hearing loss, talk with your audiologist.