2023-06-27 19:00:48
According to the Ministry of Health there are more than two million people who have hearing problems in our country.
The WHO states that more than one billion people between the ages of 12 and 35 are at risk of hearing loss due to prolonged and excessive exposure to loud music and other recreational sounds.
Every June 27 marks the International Day of Deafblind People.
Los hearing aids They are an option for people who have trouble hearing. Although due to the abundance of information there are some ideas that have been distorted over time. For this reason, it is time to clarify some of the main doubts.
In this sense, according to the Ministry of Health (SSa) there are more than two million people who have hearing problems in our country. Of that number, more than 50% are over 60 years of age; just over 34% are between 30 and 59 years old; and about 2% are girls and boys.
Now, to put an end to misinformation, the Doctor Mario Lagunawho is Retail Manager of GAES Mexico, clarified the main myths that exist around hearing aids.
Hearing aids are only necessary during the elderly
Fake. Although hearing deteriorates with age, there are more and more cases in which young people or adults have some hearing loss. According to the World Health Organization (WHO)more than a billion people between the ages of 12 and 35 are at risk of hearing loss due to prolonged and excessive exposure to loud music and other recreational sounds.
Derived from the needs of the new generations that use technology on a daily basis, hearing aids have been modernized and now there are models with a remote control, Bluetooth interface or even adapted for use with a smartphone.
Hearing aids are very large and conspicuous, so they are unsightly.
Fake. First, let’s end the stigma. Using hearing aids definitely does not affect our image. Second, there are currently various options for sizes, colors and shapes that allow a more conscious use and according to the image of each person.
They can be put on and taken off as desired
TRUE. Hearing aids are zero-invasive aids that do not require any type of surgical intervention, which makes them an easy-to-use device. They are applied behind the ear or inside and help people with hearing loss (decreased hearing sensitivity) to hear better.
Hearing aids distort ambient noise a lot
Fake. Today’s models can be customized to each person’s specific needs to fit any lifestyle: volume precisely, any hearing problem, exclude or layer ambient noises, and select many other features.
Hearing aids are only necessary if the hearing loss is severe
Fake. Hearing weakening is a slow and progressive process, ignoring this situation can have more serious consequences. Therefore, the recommendation is to regularly undergo hearing tests to detect the problem in time.
Also read:
Childhood deafness: A growing health problem in Mexico
Neglected respiratory diseases could cause deafness in your patients: IMSS
Drugs that can cause permanent hearing loss
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