Hobbies are great! Nothing beats finding something you love
to do and being able to share it with other like-minded individuals. For many
in the Houston area, hunting is the go-to hobby. Many learned how to handle a
riffle while in the backyard with their dad shooting at old tin cans. That love
you felt as a child has carried through into adulthood. You may even be passing
on the tradition to your kids or grandkids!
Unfortunately, years of hunting in the Houston area with no
ear protection usually leads to hearing loss. Do you find yourself asking
people to repeat what they just said more than normal? What about turning the
volume up on the TV to a point where others have to ask you to turn it down?
Having trouble hearing while talking on a telephone? If so, you may be
experiencing hearing loss.
Never fear! Your local area Houston audiologist is here to help!
Once you take the plunge and call to schedule an appointment, they will bring
you in for a hearing evaluation. This involves a series of tests that are used
to determine your type and degree of hearing loss. This is important information
as your audiologist will use this for the next phase, treatment!
There are a number of treatment options. The most common is
use of a hearing aid. Easier said than done. There are an ever growing number
of hearing aids with different styles created by different manufactures. Your
Houston audiologist is able to help you with this decision, determining which
hearing aid would work best for your degree of hearing loss and if any
additional features you may require will be able to fit on that model.
In addition to help choosing your hearing aid, your Houston
audiologist will review ways you can prevent your hearing form getting worse.
This includes always wearing hearing protection, especially while hunting.
