Jackie Bradwell 
About Hearing loss
How to recognise Hearing Loss?
Try asking yourself the following questions:
Do you often have to ask people to repeat themselves?Do you have trouble hearing the television / radio / telephone / doorbell?
Do you confuse words or misunderstand what is being said in conversation?
Are you unsure whether sounds are from behind or in front of you?
If you answered yes to any of these questions then you may have some degree of hearing loss.
You are not alone
It is estimated that there are about 8.7 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK. One in five people over the age of 50 suffer some degree of hearing loss and 55% of people over 60 are deaf or heard of hearing.
There are 3 principle kinds of hearing loss
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
This type of hearing loss occurs when there is damage to the inner ear of the auditory nerve. This is mainly due to wear and tear but exposure to loud noise can also cause damage. People who suffer from sensorineural hearing loss have difficulty understanding conversations because consonants are high pitched and vowels are low pitched.
Conductive Hearing Loss
This occurs when sound is not channelled correctly through the outer and middle ear. It can be as a result of injury or illness or simply from the ageing process. People who have this type of hearing loss have difficulty hearing faint sounds.
Mixed Hearing Loss
Some people can have both sensorineural and conductive hearing loss. This is known as a mixed hearing loss.
Are the symptoms familiar ?
If you recognise the symptoms of hearing loss in yourself or in a loved one why not call or come down to the Knutsford Hearing Centre and have your hearing checked by one of our qualified hearing aid audiologists.
To book a free, friendly and impartial consultation ring 01565 754894.
It is as easy as that!