{"id":4295,"date":"2022-03-25T14:39:10","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T19:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sharphearingcenter.net\/?p=4295"},"modified":"2022-03-25T14:39:12","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T19:39:12","slug":"can-you-have-hearing-loss-in-one-ear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sharphearingcenter.net\/can-you-have-hearing-loss-in-one-ear\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Have Hearing Loss in One Ear?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sharphearingcenter.net\/hearing-loss\/overview\/\">Hearing loss<\/a> is most often binaural, meaning it affects both ears. However, some people do experience hearing loss in just one ear. In severe or profound cases, the condition is referred to as single-sided deafness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Causes of Unilateral Hearing Loss <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/sharphearingcenter.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-8092983-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of woman's ear.\" class=\"wp-image-4297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sharphearingcenter.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-8092983-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sharphearingcenter.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-8092983-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sharphearingcenter.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-8092983-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sharphearingcenter.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-karolina-grabowska-8092983-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Unilateral hearing loss can happen gradually or suddenly. &nbsp;If you experience sudden hearing loss in one or both ears, treat it as a medical emergency. The quicker you seek treatment, the more likely it is that your hearing will make a full recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many possible causes of unilateral hearing loss. Some of which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Certain infections<\/li><li>Meniere\u2019s disease<\/li><li>Damage to the ear<\/li><li>Head trauma<\/li><li>Acoustic neuroma<\/li><li>Genetic disorders<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Hearing Loss in One Ear Poses Unique Challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to use both our ears to hear gives our brain the ability to locate sound, improves sound quality and provides us with a wider hearing range. When you have full or partial loss of hearing in one ear, certain challenges arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You may struggle to pinpoint where sound is coming from.<\/li><li>You have difficulty hearing in loud environments like sporting events or when out with friends at places like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planoparkwaytavern.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parkway Tavern and Grill.<\/a><\/li><li>It may be harder to tell how loud a particular sound is.<\/li><li>Speech can seem muffled due to sound having to travel around your head from your impaired ear to the functional ear. This is known as the \u201chead shadow\u201d effect.<\/li><li>You can experience listening fatigue. Unilateral hearing loss or single-sided deafness increases the cognitive load placed on your brain. Because you have to work harder to hear, it may be harder to focus on conversations for longer periods of time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>How to Treat Unilateral Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any type of hearing loss should be treated as soon as possible. The treatment options for hearing loss in one ear will depend on its severity. If your hearing loss is mild to moderate, amplification from <a href=\"https:\/\/sharphearingcenter.net\/hearing-aids\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing aids<\/a> in one ear may be all that you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more severe or profound hearing loss, treatment can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>CROS or BiCROS hearing aids<\/li><li>Bone-anchored hearing systems<\/li><li>Cochlear implants<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While none of these treatments can fully restore your hearing back to normal, they can improve your ability to process sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no one right answer when determining the best treatment option for unilateral hearing loss. Research is ongoing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/labs\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6362575\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">as to hearing outcomes and quality of life<\/a> when comparing treatment with cochlear implants, bone conduction devices and CROS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You and your audiologist will work together to determine what solutions work best for you and your individual needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment, call <span class=\"company-name \">Sharp Hearing &#8211; The Audiology Center<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sharphearingcenter.net\/what-happens-during-a-hearing-aid-fitting-appointment\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Happens During a Hearing Aid Fitting Appointment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sharphearingcenter.net\/what-to-know-about-hearing-aid-channels-and-bands\/\" class=\"related-post\">What to Know About Hearing Aid Channels and Bands<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sharphearingcenter.net\/how-to-prepare-for-hospital-stays-with-hearing-loss\/\" class=\"related-post\">How to Prepare for Hospital Stays with Hearing Loss<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing loss is most often binaural, meaning it affects both ears. However, some people do experience hearing loss in just one ear. In severe or profound cases, the condition is referred to as single-sided deafness. Causes of Unilateral Hearing Loss Unilateral hearing loss can happen gradually or suddenly. &nbsp;If you experience sudden hearing loss in&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4297,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Hearing loss is most often binaural, meaning it affects both ears. 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