More than 31 million people in the United States alone suffer
from hearing loss - that is one in every 10 people in the current
population. Of those, only five to 10 percent can be treated
medically, leaving the largest number in need of other solutions.
It is for those people that veteran audiologist Susan Dalebout
wrote this comprehensive guide. The book explains, with a simple
overview of hearing anatomy and physiology, how we hear, and
details hearing evaluation tests, the interpretation of those
tests, and the conditions that most commonly cause hearing loss in
adults. All things related to adult hearing loss are explained, as
is a full menu of hearing rehabilitation services, devices, and
technology. This text includes discussion of the importance of
hearing in our lives, the psychological, social and emotional
effects of untreated hearing loss, and the effects on family
members and friends.
Also included is a chapter on prevention, describing the dangers
of exposure to hazardous noise and certain drugs, and how to
protect against damage to hearing. Unique for its breadth and
depth, this text also offers detail on hearing aids, care and
maintenance as well as factors to consider when purchasing an aid,
cochlear implants, hearing-assistance technology, and future trends
in hearing restoration.
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