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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWhen you\u2019re sitting in Jasmine Park, basking in the spring sun, and someone yells \u201cDUCK,\u201d you instantly grasp the information, allowing you to dodge an errant frisbee. But behind the seemingly instantaneous act of hearing lies a complex process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the Frisbee thrower yells \u201cDUCK,\u201d the sound waves head through the air, entering your outer ear. These waves hit your eardrum, causing it to vibrate. The tiny bones in your middle ear, known as ossicles, amplify these vibrations before transmitting them to the inner ear. Once inside the inner ear, the amplified vibrations journey into the cochlea, a fluid-filled structure adorned with approximately 16,000 microscopic hair cells<\/a>. As the vibrations ripple through the cochlea’s fluid, they set these hair cells in motion. This movement generates electrical signals, which are then relayed to the brain via the auditory nerve. In the brain, these electrical signals are decoded into the sounds we understand, in this case, the word \u201cduck.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hearing loss arises when any part of this intricate process encounters disruption. Several factors can interfere with the process, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not all causes of hearing loss are preventable. For instance, you cannot stop aging or prevent every illness. But there are a few ways you can help safeguard your hearing, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about caring for your hearing health or treating hearing loss<\/a>, contact Lake Jackson ENT & Med Spa<\/span> to schedule an appointment with one of our providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Gets in the Way of Hearing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tips To Prevent Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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