Show Health Corner Christopher M. M RN Contributing Writer How many times have your parents spouse or friends said to you You never seem to hear anything I say Although we often choose to use selective hearing hearing hearing hear hear- ing it can be truly distressing distressing distressing distress distress- ing if there is indeed a hearing loss When was the thelast thelast thelast last time you had your hearing hearing hearing hear hear- ing professionally checked If youre you're like me it probably was back in grade school our chance to get that hearing tested professionally for only a nominal 2 right here on campus On Wednesday May 31 we will have testing offered to all students faculty and staff Offered from 11 am a.m. to 1 pm p.m. severity of hearing hearing hearing hear hear- ing loss can be diagnosed and referral arranged if desired Although hearing loss has a variety of causes the two most common causes are conductive and sen- sen hearing loss Conductive hearing loss is often caused by middle ear effusion fluid up build-up behind behind behind be be- hind the eardrum If the eustachian tube becomes clogged normal fluids that are not able to drain they collect collect- behind the eardrum and build up pressure This situation prevents the eardrum from vibrating properly and therefore causes hearing loss Fortunately Fortunately Fortunately For For- if detected this problem can most always be corrected The second type sen- sen hearing loss high frequency hearing loss is the type we associate mainly with the elderly but which is isnow isnow isnow now being seen earlier in life due to repeated exposure to loud noises Unfortunately this type cant can't be reversed However hearing devices and lifestyle changes can make a difference in the persons person's ability to cope and prevent further damage So next time you go to crank up the stereo or delay getting that noisy muffler changed think about what the future may hold and avoid getting that hearing aid See you at the College Health Corner on May 31 to check out the damage done this far I |