What is Sensorineural Hearing Loss? - Ear Problems

Doctor of Audiology, Clifford R. Olson, from Applied Hearing Solutions in Anthem Arizona, discusses what the most common type of hearing loss is, what causes it, and what your treatment options are.
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Over 90% of hearing losses are Sensorineural. Hearing loss can occur in 3 different areas of the ear. The outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. Sensorineural hearing losses involve the inner ear. More specifically, the cochlea and the Auditory nerve.
When Outer hair cells die, your best treatment option is usually hearing aids.
When Inner hair cells die, you may be a candidate for a cochlear implant.
When you have a tumor on your auditory nerve, aka. Acoustic Neuroma, you may need a CROS device or a Bone Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA). In some cases, you may need a brainstem implant if both auditory nerves have tumors.
Always make sure to consult with an Audiologist to determine which type of hearing loss you have and what you should do about it.

[@willowholman7381]

WOW! That was the clearest explanation of sensorineural hearing loss I've ever been given as a hard-of-hearing hearing aid wearing person. I'm so glad I stumbled onto this one! Other audiologists and hearing instrument specialists should just show everyone this video! Thanks for the explanation, Dr. Cliff!

[@hastwper6682]

I hear less from my right hear , I'm just 18 years old, please help... My parents don't know about it

[@salinarijal5696]

Better perform an audiogram!that'll help u detect what kind of hearing loss is it!!it might be conductive!u can't just figure out with these videos..u gotta seek a doctor soon!!hope u takecare!

[@AnnieMaBob98]

Same, I had my first hearing test the day after my 21st birthday. Definitely tell someone though and go to a doctor. They’ll be able to tell straight away if it could be a quick fix (wax buildup deep down) or if you need to have a hearing test.

[@ricardszakss1397]

Same problem, but I'm just 16 years old :/. I feel so depressed about it...

[@strawberrykay1298]

it might be just wax

[@ainsleepittner140]

Same here with my left ear,I’m 15 and I had a brain tumor removed about 2 and a half years ago.Since then I have has constant ringing in both of my ears,I’ve lost a smaller amount of my ability to detect higher frequencies but it still effects me every day or every other day-I’m most likely getting hearing aids sometime in the near future so that I can hear a bit more clearly but I would definitely recommend talking to your parents and consider scheduling an Audiology appointment at your local healthcare center to see what you learn and what treatment options are available to you.

[@momashala2115]

Damn I wish I went to the doctor when I was younger my hearing on my left ear has been bad since I was seven and now I'm worried it's getting worse

[@aida087]

May I ask did you ever go and get your hearing checked, it's never too late and hopefully they were able to help you.🤗🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@sassyseniorjojo8333]

I LOVE your videos. You have them jam-packed with necessary information. Thank you for being so clear and concise.

[@thomasgonzalez2968]

Thank you, Dr. Cliff, for the clear explanation on sensorineural hearing loss! I'm wrapping up my speech-language pathology graduate program with oral exams soon, and your video was a superb refresher on this topic from my audiology coursework years ago.

[@lm3049]

Excellent explanation. I do wear hearing aids now and I have Sensorineural Hearing Loss. I don't recall the audiologist explaining it to me this way. I actually read my health record and see it shows sensorineural hearing loss...although she is very nice, she never explained it to me the way you did in this video. Great job and thanks so much for this information.

[@youknowhoo]

This video gave me a deep feeling of anxiety.

[@janem4709]

😁😁

[@zesto7396]

Please God,Heal Them With Your Powerful Hand.

[@micahgrauel8770]

My Sensorineural hearing is perfect. I am very happy because I need to hear screen readers like Voiceover.

[@Truthseeker1515]

I am 48. On 31/08/2021, after a short afternoon nap, I suddenly could no longer hear from my right ear. The conduit to the tympan had been swollen for a couple of days but nothing serious. I went to the ER and diagnosis was otitis (there was redness surrounding the tympan) with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drops for 5 days. No change. In the shower, could not feel the water jet hitting my tympan. It was that bad. Went back to the ER. Now prescribed oral antibiotics for 5 days. Amoxicillin. No change. Finally went to my GP who diagnosed SSHL and immediately put on oral steroids by an ENT specialist for 10 days 60mg of Prednisone. I did get more flexibility in the ear but no change as to my hearing. Oral steroids were extended for another 4 days at the same dosage and tapered for 3 days. No change. First injection into the ear via the tympan. 1 week later no change. Audio still shows -60 to 80 db for lower frequencies and between -60db and -120db for higher frequencies. Now on a further 7 days of oral steroids, 60mg Prednisone. No change. Absolutely devastated. A buzzing noise in my ear outside when there is a lot of traffic. And it feels blocked. Still clinging to hope but time is against me....

[@uncoverlight8605]

How are you now? Any better?

[@Truthseeker1515]

@@uncoverlight8605 No change, it is now permanent. Awaiting an hearing aid but not optimistic.

[@mulinzinga9981]

@@Truthseeker1515 did you ever got help ? I'm experiencing the same

[@muriungidennismwenda457]

​@@mulinzinga9981Do you still have buzzing in your ears?

[@karodora]

I always had excellent hearing, then about 25 years ago when I was in my late forties, overnight I developed SNHL. I went to work as normal and found that I couldn’t hear the telephone clearly in my left ear. I had the phone replaced, but had no improvement. I saw a ENT physician and I learned for the first time about SNHL. He sent me to have an MRI to eliminate the presence of any tumor or other cause (negative), but other than that no treatment options were available. My right ear improved-not to 100 percent-but the left ear continued to get worse. I now wear hearing aids; they have some limitations, which I’m sure is different for everyone. However, today’s technology is great. A side note: I had difficulty hearing, but during the COVID epidemic, trying to hear people who were wearing masks and/or standing behind a plexiglass shield was maddening. I still think everyone mumbles.😊

[@EddieJazzFan]

Now I know why old folks always say young folks are always mumbling.

[@latoyagilreathcomer4561]

This was very informative and I have an abundance of understanding thanks to your clear explanation!

[@loreenabradley]

I had a really bad ear infection on my right side and it seems now that my hearing is just fucked. I can hear but it's usually muffled, sounds like I'm underwater sometimes. It's so frustrating because I constantly have to get people to repeat themselves and I rely on lipreading sometimes. I haven't seen a doctor yet but I'm so scared that it could be a tumor or something. The noise thing is definitely something I experience - everything just gets drowned out and I can't make sense of anything.

[@randylewis6635]

Dr. Cliff, I have tinnitus & hyperacusis, and wear protection in environments predictably above 80(ish) dB. I wholly trust you, your audiological opinion, and your sniper background, here, and wanted to get an idea of whether perchance I was having a reactive sort of spike/fullness condition - or a genuine acoustical trauma situation. I cannot visit with an audiologist any time soon, and am a tad concerned. We live in a semi-rural environment, and sometimes guns go off in the vicinity, for whatever reason - but I don't always wear plugs outside in my own yard. Today, I went out to use my reel-mower and enjoy the sounds of nature - but, after nearly an hour, a single shot occurred from the vicinity of where the neighbors often target practice directly behind our property. It must have been muffled some by the new, Spring tree-growth between us, or it came from further out from where they usually shoot, because it did not cause any pain when the waves hit my ear - like it did a time prior. I do have a slight fullness, and a blown-speaker(ish) sound in one ear, and a moderate-to-heavy spike in both though (of course, maybe a bit of it's from stress). Anyhow, just a single shot from probably a 9mm - from at least 25 meters. Lastly, because it sounded like a 9mm pistol, I did the Distance Attenuation Calculator thing, and it said the 9mm's 160 dB was reduced to about 133 dB. Then I looked up the treeline attenuation potential and they put it at up to a 10 dB reduction - or an approximate 123 dB. Other than that, it was mostly cloudy, and that is supposed to mean it didn't disperse as much as on a clear day. Hence, I ask you - the one who knows guns/ears better than anyone: what perchance could one-solitary-low-caliber-shot, under those conditions, mean to my susceptible ears? Please advise, and thank you tremendously for reading, Dr. Cliff.

[@Natalia-rm5co]

Can you please do a video on severe reverse slope hearing loss? I am 26 and had moderate hearing loss my whole life but now it seems to be getting worse & is 'severe' on the audiogram. I was told my type of hearing loss is pretty rare but was left with more questions and would love to learn more!

[@gisellep177]

I caught COVID 3 months ago and took hearing tests, which led to bilateral SNHL in both ears. Mild in my right and moderate in my left ears. I'm also a musician, and I can't hear high-frequency sounds

[@sirajislam7626]

Hello Dr, My nephew has just been diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss. However, he has been complaining of this pain in his ear for 2 years now! No painkillers or spray works and upon MRI examination, the inside of the ears look normal is what all ENT consultants have said. Where is this pain coming from? It has affected my nephew's life massively and he is on the verge of dropping out of college because of the constant pain. The colder the months get the more he is in pain.

[@zharielestorba7988]

I have hearing loss in one ear. Its been like 4 months now, the doctor said to come back in 6 months and no progress has been made. The first I realized I couldnt heat well, my parents went to the doctor after few days and it wasnt the cause of ear wax. I cant remember but It wasnt because of earwax. I dont know how I got this mess. Me sad me so sad

[@zainabnarjis4443]

Good job Dr. Cliff

[@alfred576]

Excellent explanation of hearing loss!

[@RhemaWord-gz5zd]

Hi,Dr.Cliff just Friday my left ear has been acting really strange. Everything is muffled and my ear hurts and it’s making me nauseous and dizzy. I told my parents about it but I don’t think they get how much harder it has gotten to hear. But all of this happened in the middle of the night, so I’m pretty worried. And also thank you for this video

[@Playwithdeutschland]

Just happened to me

[@m.c.ravioli1521]

Did it get better for you?

[@sct4040]

Tell your parents you need to see a ENT right away. It might be viral and time is of essence.

[@gachacreepypastagroupxxfin5444]

GUYS GUYS Like first before i tell Thx for liking If you had hearing loss Press your ear for like 10 Secs! When You let go Now you had no hearing loss i did this before but it worked!

[@suchonaakthersuchi1248]

Hi, I'm Suchona..A medical student.I have profound mixed type hearing loss in right ear and mild sensorineural hearing loss in left ear..will I gradually become deaf? what should I do now to prevent more hearing loss?

[@aquajasa]

You found any solution it will be helpful if you can share

[@ahmedsudaisbatuaan]

No youre not

[@amanwithmorals3278]

Hi, how are you now?

[@Carrington2024]

Ty for the clear enunciation as I just woke up and still need to put hearing aids in haha but I got this kinda hearing loss from 3rd generation cephlasporin antibiotics be careful everyone if you take antibiotics it is rare but does happen

[@dinahsoar6982]

I have SNHL in both ears, in the very low decibel range..the loss doesn't affect conversational hearing at all..however, I have horrible head tinnitus that sounds like Niagara Falls on the Canadian side. I also have tinnitus in my right ear, but it's very high pitched and I've habituated to it without any problems, in fact, without having to even try...but habituating to the roar in my head is something I've not been able to achieve, I'm in my fifth year dealing with it...some days I have no tinnitus at all. I've been diagnosed with vestibular migraine, but I also have symptoms of Menieres as well as MdDS. How can I make sure I have the right diagnosis?

[@MyfzDocuments]

Can sensorineural hearing loss be treated by any surgery, as hearing aids cant be worn by youngsters. It would be too embarassing. Please reply.😢

[@kaicottrell1560]

My right ear 👂 keeps going deaf then working again I just get my mum to put some olive oil in it only a drop that works it's probably just climate change the cold can affect hearing 👂 loss it's most common in the right ear more than the left. Just give it time to get better. Get fresh air, clean your ears or you can just riddle your right ear about I do that and it sometimes works.

[@林思延-e7e]

Great knowledge, thanks!

[@gullynomadic]

The comment regarding Acoustic Neuroma surgery is incorrect. You will not automatically lose your hearing if you have surgery. In fact, if it’s retro sigmoid or middle fossa surgery, you are more likely to preserve current hearing levels than lose hearing. Yes, still a chance you may lose hearing, but not guaranteed as video suggests.

[@blueeyedsoulman]

Sir, I beg to differ. Seems there are 4 types of hearing loss. Here is #4: 4. Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD): The least common hearing impairment is ANSD. This type of loss requires more in-depth diagnostic testing, including a hearing evaluation with pure tones, otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) and auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing. In this type of hearing loss, the nerve fibers in the organ of hearing typically appear to be functioning well, but a breakdown of the information occurs along the pathway to the brain. A person may still have normal hearing to sounds, but the sound is not encoded properly at the brain. This type of hearing disorder is diagnosed more often in children, due in part to newborn hearing screenings that use automated ABR equipment and routine speech screenings by pediatricians and school systems, but can be present in adults as well.

[@marybishop6105]

I have SSD and sometimes I “hear” scratching noises in my profoundly deaf ear. What is that?

[@smug8567]

You couldn't hear a dump truck driving through a nitroglycerin plant.

[@Devin_Davis]

Did you ever find out?

[@isiahtiner5269]

If I hear that high pitch ringing regularly a lot does that mean something

[@aliciadwyer7575]

I have susac disease. I have this type but can not be helped by amplification. Bone conduction works great. But baha is not fda approved for that

[@IanHob29]

Dr. Cliff, I have been following your videos intently the last few weeks. I have been experiencing terrible diplacusis. Being a professional violinist and Orchestras teacher this has been a frustrating, discouraging and difficult time. Can you shed any light on the possible cause, treatment that you know of? Additionally, since December of 2020 I have lost nearly all hearing in my right ear. It's very odd because the degree to which I can hear changes day by day and even with in a given day

[@martinjohnston6685]

Thanks for these vidz

[@DrCliffAuD]

You're welcome!

[@temzapapat3791]

I have a problem with my hearing since i was infected with Malaria Two years ago i can hear in 30m distance if someone calling but i struggle to hear what he/she's saying so please help🙏

[@BruceRamos0521]

I have a hearing loss in my right ear please help me doc. My. Right ear can't hear and its ringing. I'm only 19 years old

[@lovelovelovelovelove0]

mine is not ringing

[@karenorallo9605]

I'm confused on the Cros hearing device. You said it " sends sounds from your bad ear or the ear that no longer hears and re routes it to you better ear." How does it pick up sounds from an ear that no longer hears? My better ear already hears things. I'm just not understanding the dynamics of this device. I'm seeing an audiologist soon and My ENT has recommended this particular device. Please help me understand it more clearly Thank you

[@foulninjaplayz5297]

My hearing is became deep suddenly but it goes away when i wear earphones what is this?

[@sushant7906]

I can't able to hear after 3000hz . Please help me... Please .... I'm 20 year Old will I get deaf very soon

[@whitehairniirenemarcos3129]

i can still hear clear words and songs at my right ear,but its poor and weak what is this type of ear problem? and can i know the treatment?

[@DrCliffAuD]

Hi Chim. I'm not sure I understand what you are saying. Are you saying that things are clear just not loud enough in one ear?

[@manocpouteaux3202]

Since 16 i've had a pretty severe ringing in my left ear. I believe it happened when I was outside my backyard shooting a 16 gauge shotgun. I slowly got worse and it's to the point where there's distortion when people talk. It sounds like a blown speaker and there's pain. I'm now 23 years old. I'm worried of further damaging my left ear to where the slightest sounds cause this sensitivity. I'm writing today to see if anyone has some better insight on what more to do. I saw 2 specialists, the first; saying sorry this happened to you but there's nothing we can do. The second; saying the left ear popping everytime you swallow will slowly alleviate the pressure/trauma and it should heal with time. Do you guys have an idea of what my left ear popping nearly every time I swallow is? I always believed it to be him just trying to give me hope. Lately, i've been hearing this ticking/pulsating sound in my left ear. It seemed like my hyperacusis was only getting worse from it. My ear would feel numb or itchy as well. Another symptom i've noticed is a heartbeat like sound in just my left ear. It tends to cause earaches or headaches, weirdest thing. Obviously stress and drinking can play a huge factor in this as well. I recently purchased air pod pros to be able to play pink noise and utilize transparency mode in order to aid my hearing. I've read posts where they say pink noise for a couple years each day will slowly act like a rehab for your ear. I've only been doing this for maybe 2 weeks. Do you guys find that pink noise was the best option? If so, how loud and what app do you prefer? Does anyone know of an app where you can play pink noise as well as listen to music or a podcast at the same time? Do you know of some ground breaking hearing aid that's unrecognizable that would help in public/busy areas? I was thinking some device that would reduce the noise input coming into your ear and producing a cleaner/lesser output back into the ear. The ringing in my ear is bearable but the loud high frequency distortion is the hardest part.I don't know how much longer i can take it. I tend to avoid loud areas as much as possible but sometimes you can't escape it. You do have to live a little and socialize right? I also play hockey and it's super loud in the rink. Or is it not worth the chance of having it get even worse? Because i cannot even imagine how life would be. Is there some hope in all of this? Paul Stamets has some interesting research with mushrooms/neurogenesis and what not. I do see posts shedding more light on this unfortunate reality which is motivating. Any insight or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[@aquajasa]

Found a solution pal ?

[@souravhalder7377]

I can't hear anything in my right ear.I went to a ear specialist doctor,then he advised me to check up with audiology test.The result came that I have problem sensory neural cell damage in the right ear.. Doctor suggested me to use hearing aid,I don't bought because I don't feel comfortable with hearing aid and my left ear is completely OK. Now please tell is there any problem can be occur if I don't use hearing aid..such as memorize problem in brain???????😢Because I think my memorizing power decreasing day by day😧😧I can't concentrate on my studies properly...please please reply🙇 Now please tell,

[@faridaaali6170]

Pls ans when yu say yu can't hear is that it or the ear feel like blogged pressure on ear too or just deafish I'm trying to understand pls reply

[@PawSomeOutings]

Very good information here.

[@DrCliffAuD]

Thanks Kerry!

[@myotherfakeid]

Just a suggestion but in future videos could you talk slower, I cannot hear so I read the closed caption and I had to keep stopping the video every few seconds to have time to read what you just said. Thanks.

[@adameins5622]

Is it hearing loss if someone has a difficulty telling what direction a sound is coming from?

[@UltraMaga39]

I have moderate SNHL in both ears.

[@letssacrificetobymarshall1145]

Me too

[@merisvilic5862]

Why i cant hear 3000hz with my left ear,i hear only by 30db that fhz. All other fhz i can hear,just 3000 is problem?

[@muddasanimamatha2618]

Sir my baby have moderate hearing loss plz give me solution sir

[@samuelbailey1888]

I put a Neurophone on 3 middle aged people who were deaf from birth, in Indonesia, with music from my lap top, and they heard the music for the first time in their life, - but only in one ear?

[@chrislara9378]

My ear muffles when loud noises are around

[@SabrinaE.3405]

Yeh same u hear low

[@abaaas__junior]

Hey doc my name is abaas from somalia some times my ear don't understand people voice 😢😢😢hearing is good

[@tudormiller8898]

Thanks Doctor Cliff. I have a neurological disability called Auditory Processing Disorder. Would hearing aids be better for me ? 👂👍Watching from London UK. 🇬🇧

[@PleatGFX]

Doc, I have had this problem in my right ear for about 3 years now but it isn't affecting me in any way so far, the effects have stayed the same since that time but I think I got this from my friend screaming in my ear back then, any possible diagnosis?

[@pakistanzeretameer2527]

Hearing aids could not help my left ear. They fixed in my left ear widex evoke. But I couldn't listen the voice. When they speak I feel vibration of words in my left ear. But can't understand the words. What is the solution of my hearing loss. Any oprate. Or something else.

[@GJ-is6sv]

What hearing aids would you recommend for SNHL?

[@trrishukhobragade9698]

What is severe hearing loss and wich type this...hearing loss

[@reddieweeb]

I listen to music a lot And my right ear is ringing really loud for 2 days now. I put rubbing alcohol and it burn a little so I'm hoping it's just ear infection and not permanent hearing loss...

[@idk9594]

sameeee but all I hear is muffling

[@ariananicoleleon8309]

I have SNHL in both ears. I’ve had this since I was a kid .... I’ve forced myself to focus more and lip read but lately it hasn’t been working causing me to mess up at my job (I’m 26 diagnosed at 8) so I just got fitted for hearing aids.

[@kbilalahmad7438]

Have you vertigo too or any other issue too Please reply back

[@ariananicoleleon8309]

@@kbilalahmad7438 always. I always have vertigo and dizziness issues

[@matafenomeno99]

Why didnt you take hearing aids sooner?

[@ariananicoleleon8309]

@@matafenomeno99 I had hearing aids from the age of 8 to 13 but then they broke and they were too expensive for my parents to buy another pair for me. I still don’t have health insurance to afford hearing aids.

[@ariananicoleleon8309]

@@matafenomeno99 they are highly expensive here in the USA

[@Zinnias2go]

Can you do a video on reverse curve hearing loss please? I had a sudden loss in one ear in my thirties. Old analog hearing aid was 👎 so getting my first hearing aid (thirty plus years later) supposed to be helpful now. Is my type of loss (reverse curve) common?

[@kammygilway5617]

What about cookie bite hearing loss? What kind of hearing aid would you recommend for this? Style and brand?

[@arimanimohan999]

Good evening sir. If we use head phone set, does it really leads to severe hearing loss? And how long period that we avoid hearing loud noise exposure? I mean, does it take how much time that hearing loud speakers may causes dangerous hearing loss? kindly reply me sir.

[@devonkiessling6457]

Sensorineural squad where you guys at? 💪💪💪. Also I got sensorineural from birth. Genetic disorder known as Cinnexin 26

[@vincentortega4284]

Hi Devon, I also have sensorineural hearing loss due to Alport's syndrome; a genetic disorder from the Hereditary Nephritis. Take care.

[@jasonbourne4915]

HERE! diagnosed when im 4. i am 20 now. can you speak?

[@jackzjohn6322]

I have like crickets/ringing sounds on my right ear cause of hearing loss :( how will I fix this,will it just go away or go to the doctor??

[@gabriellenewton6922]

Hi Dr. Cliff, I am taking classes to finish my BSN and I have to write a paper about Nerve Deafness. I was wondering if Sensorineural Hearing Loss is the same thing? I hope you reply. Thank you !

[@rubentrevino4742]

Your show is awesome you explain it more cleanly then the Doctor and Audiologist keep the the good work up.!!

[@DrCliffAuD]

Thanks Ruben! My goal is to make information on hearing loss and treatment options more understandable. I'm glad you enjoy it!

[@10--50]

I shoot a lot and I shoot quite a bit indoors. Most of the gunshots are 160 db+ and the concussions created by firearms especially rifles indoors is intense.. For instance if you hold a piece of paper next to the muzzle of pretty much any rifle, it will shred it from the concussion alone (no bullet, just the muzzle blast) . I wear foam earplugs (32NRR) underneath ear muffs (26NRR) So I'm wearing pretty much the most protection possible. Yesterday, I was at the range and there were 5 or 6 other people shooting rifles, after half an hour my left ear started to hurt ( first time that's ever happened, even shooting without ear pro when hunting my ears ring but don't hurt) I'm wondering about the risk of percussive damage to the ear through bone conduction. Common sense would tell me despite wearing ear protection if my ears hurt, damage is probably being done... I wouldn't think ear pro would do anything for the percussive force of an explosion propagating through your bones/ tissue and stimulating the middle ear bones. My question is, would the concussion from shooting warrant any concern even if the ear canal is sufficiently protected?

[@DrCliffAuD]

I believe so yes. The damage occurs if the Hair Cells are jarred too much. Depending on the dB level and consistency of exposure, I do believe Bone Conduction could cause hearing loss.

[@10--50]

@@DrCliffAuD Thanks for the reply

[@kalpanarai1900]

Im getting hearing problem from both ears since 2010. I hv showed with doctor n they hv suggested to use hearing aid. Is it gud to use hearing aid after loosing 25percent hearing loss?Is there any natural way of treatment?

[@sheikhu1039]

As a kid I used headphones so loud my inner ear would tickle alot, now I'm pretty sure I hear less than others, what do I do pls

[@lorinmilton7280]

Go to an audiologist lols

[@Vagrantfinder]

I was sick this days(cold) , and from the right ear i can't hear really good, but from the other i hear normal, do you think this is from the cold (i have it over 6 days)

[@FashionistaGal2014]

Thank you 😭🙏🏾

[@jaym.condez107]

Doc pls help me, Ive been suffering from hearing loss since childhood and now I am 22 years old stil l enduring. I really encountered so much problems about my deafness most especially to work. I often times get embarrassed and bullied coz I can't even hear my seatmates everytime they whispers or talking in a less modulated voice. Huhu I don't know what to do. This really makes me sad.

[@jasonbourne4915]

I have been using behind-the-ear hearing aids since I was 4 years old. I was diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss. I have no problem with my speech. I can hear but I don't understand. Is there any way to improve this problem? I don't know. I want to benefit from the knowledge of people who are more experienced than me. I want to connect with people like me. I wonder how their day went. I am the only person I know who wears a hearing aid. No one understands my problem. English is not my mother tongue. I used a translation program, sorry for my mistake.

[@ps1307]

A fellow Sensorineural Hearing Loss mate here. I too can hear but do not understand. Although I do not wear hearing aids as they are of not much help.

[@jasonbourne4915]

@@ps1307 hello mate, i hope you good. since when you have been using? i suggest you use hearing aids if you need hearing. i can understand words by lip reading. learn how to lip reading if you doesnt know. also my speaking is like normal ppl. how is yours? if you have questions do not hesitate to ask me as your destiny partner. i'm 22 years old. i've been using hearing aids for 18 years

[@moezmoez1372]

This is not what I'm looking for, but my ears hear differently, my left ear hears the song normally tho it's the same my right ear hears it at a lower pitch and slower, does anyone know what this is called, is it diplacusis, or something else, cause diplacusis is hearing loss, however, I can hear, it's just not properly

[@brandonbogert7848]

I shot a pistol one time one bullet without my any protection and my right ear is back to normal but my left is still quiet. Any info?

[@pabloc917]

If the hearing aid industry wants to make a profit, then they should advertise in a way that tells everyone that hearing loss IS NOT A DISABILITY. Because of the current stigma about HL, most patient does not want to have their ears checked, much more wear a hearing aids. Imagine if wearing hearing aids will be as common as wearing glasses. It's going to be a win-win for corporate bottom lines and for those people who need hearing aids. As more people demand for hearing aids, hopefully more and more manufacturers could supply and eventually drive prices down. Making it affordable.

[@DrCliffAuD]

I agree with you 100%

[@riya_9393]

My mother's nerves in her ear is strengthless.due to this her hearing ability decreased.anyone know anything about this?and the method to overcome this? I hope anyone will reply to this.due to her hearing problem,we are facing public teases also. So please!!!!

[@castingbrothers7672]

Hello. Doc. Can moderate hearing loss can cure?

[@nichtolarchotolok]

I recently was down with high temperatures and cold for 4/5 days. The fever is gone and the occasional running nose remains but my my hearing in my right ear has become muffled. Its only been 3 days but I am concerned the hearing loss could be permanent. Living alone and being extremely physically weak means i cant really drag myself to the doctors yet. Any advice for me?

[@DrCliffAuD]

Have you tried clearing your ears? I have a video about that.

[@nichtolarchotolok]

@@DrCliffAuD thank you for the reply. I finally paid a visit to the doctor and he prescribed me antibiotics and cold medication. Ears are clean and no infections apparently.

[@hussamismael4764]

@@DrCliffAuD would you please reply to my comment .. i'm 18 and i have moderate SNHL at what age am i expected to use a hearing aid

[@fensa7300]

I barley hear anything from my right hear 😔 I’m 13

[@chrisgaming180]

Omg same

[@nileshkumarprajapati8231]

Sir hindi mai देखने के लिए क्या करना padega

[@shamisomasarakufa9650]

super good

[@47softmonk17]

On December I pushed on my Travis and my right ear started hearing less but after a while it got better and then yesterday my ear started feeling clogged. Idk how to tell my parents lol.

[@kmkbabu3]

I have mild sensory neural hearing loss in abroad medical for Singapore now what i do plz help me

[@DrCliffAuD]

Not sure what you mean.

[@janellegeist3069]

I have this!!!

[@westy1812]

i can only hear on my left ear i lost my hearing on my right ear because i had headphones on full blast😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@cakepudding3220]

Can you hear nothing at all on your left ear?

[@westy1812]

@@cakepudding3220 damn ur late. my ear is good now

[@doomhead1619]

Hi doctor cliff, I have a question. In NIHL, are the hair cells literally dead or just bent, twisted and overturned beyond proper functioning? If it is the later is it possible in future with appropriate methods we can physically untangle and straighten them and apply apply suitable "glue" to hold them straight? Sorry for wasting your time with this silly question.

[@DrCliffAuD]

I will be posting a video tomorrow that will show healthy hair cells and damaged hair cells. Damaged hair cells mostly disappear and leave nothing behind. Most research focus is on regenerating lost hair cells not repairing damaged ones.

[@vishaltiwari2998]

U r already a legend.

[@alanpurchase1060]

Al...righty then! Sorry, just couldn't resist it. Reference for the young: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

[@prettyface.beckyy]

im turning 13 very soon and i think im getting deaf in my right ear and my parrents dont know about it i dont even know how to bring it up to my mom im only 12 (almost 13) and i dont wanna ruin my future so im very upset and scared please help

[@DrCliffAuD]

You should tell your parents and at least get your ear looked at by a doctor. The earlier you catch the problem, the easier it is to fix.

[@vincecarlodecastro9829]

My right ear is hear loss too.What i supposed to do?!!

[@DrCliffAuD]

Get it treated by an audiologist.

[@peaceworld7091]

Hii doctor my right ear totali lost hearing abut 17year but doctor say me your ear is well what can u help me

[@DrCliffAuD]

It sounds like you may need a CROS or BiCROS device. Check out my videos on Single Sided Deafness.

[@marielamiranda4211]

Dr.Cliff, Every since i was 8 y/o i went to different octors for ear infection, i was treated with allergies medications. The last doctor i saw was back at the age of 12. He did a hearing test, where i was told i had little high frequency loss. I was alone with the nurse who was doing the test. Never understood what it ment. I now 27, and i feel i found myself focusing to understand when someone speak to me in a distant. I had a job as a call center once, and i could only understand some words through the phone, where i only last 1 weeks, i was told by the manger that i had a disability in which i needed help. What does little high frequency loss means? And how can it affect you?

[@Aman-ln2oh]

Do you also have ringing in your ears?

[@sct4040]

Go see your PCP, then a ENT for a hearing test. Take it from there, you might need to see an audiologist ( do not see a tech) for hearing aids.

[@alfmo1094]

I am also experiencing it on my right ear I woke up and noticed It It has been 4 days already I can still hear on my right ear but it sounds muffled Is anyone experiencing the same thing?? Did it come to normal??

[@DrCliffAuD]

Did you get your hearing tested yet?

[@PleatGFX]

Same here, my rgiht ear has been doing this for a long time but it dosent affect me

[@weirdthingsoliviadoes3978]

same but i’ve had for 6 days already

[@jayvee7001]

I was admitted at the hospital because of dengue and I am taking rifampicin isoniazid for my latent tb but suddenly when my phone rings I hear low tones only can you help me whats the problem? Is it SNHL?

[@DrCliffAuD]

There is the potential that you may be sustaining a High Frequency SNHL. Download a hearing test app and test your hearing. Conductive losses typically impact the Low Frequencies more.

[@jayvee7001]

Doctor Cliff, AuD Is this reversible?

[@DrCliffAuD]

Jayvee Concepcion there is the possibly that your hearing could come back to some degree when you recover, but I'm not sure how likely this is.

[@jayvee7001]

Doctor Cliff, AuD Thankyou doc!😊

[@jacktowndee7034]

I had tinnitus for 2 weeks it stopped but my right ear feels good I can hear 100 percent my left is the one that had the ringing exposure to loud noise it stopped but it seems like that it is about 80 percent hearing I can hear people talk and I try testing something with the volume on my phone my right ear hears well the left feels a little different but the doctor told me when I had went up there for tinnitus that my left ear drum was kinda out of place u think that is the problem ?

[@amanwithmorals3278]

Hello, how are you now?

[@leojosephfarrell9957]

I couldn't hear this video

[@defaultpfpwithafly7504]

Hey uhh. I can hear less from my right ear. Im scared since had just finish cleaning my ear and there was no wax. Pls help me

[@DrCliffAuD]

You need to get to a doctor to test your hearing immediately.

[@defaultpfpwithafly7504]

@@DrCliffAuD thanks doc.

[@defaultpfpwithafly7504]

@@DrCliffAuD turns out it was just from my cold. Thanks doc!

[@m.c.ravioli1521]

@@defaultpfpwithafly7504 did your ears feel under pressure while you had that

[@muddasanimamatha2618]

Sir plz give me answer sir