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Hearing conditions we treat
Our multi-disciplinary team of experts have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating many common hearing conditions, ensuring you receive the best care for your hearing health.
Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis)
Gradual loss of hearing due to aging
Auditory processing disorder
Difficulty in processing auditory information in the brain
Confirmed hearing loss
A definitive diagnosis of hearing impairment
Eustachian tube dysfunction
Inability of the eustachian tube to equalize pressure in the ear
Hereditary hearing loss
Genetic factors that contribute to hearing impairment
Inner ear problems
Issues affecting the inner ear structures that can lead to hearing loss
Middle ear problems
Conditions affecting the middle ear, such as infections or fluid buildup
Meniere’s disease
A disorder of the inner ear causing vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss
Noise exposure
Damage to hearing from prolonged exposure to loud sounds
Ototoxicity (ear poisoning)
Hearing loss caused by certain medications or chemicals
Tinnitus
Perception of noise or ringing in the ears without an external sound source
Trauma or injury
Physical damage to the ear or head that can affect hearing
Patients with certain types of hearing loss may require a referral to an otolaryngologist, or a physician specializing in ear, nose and throat disorders.
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How is hearing impairment diagnosed?
Diagnosing hearing impairment involves several key steps and methods:
- Hearing test: The first step is usually an audiometry test, where you will listen to sounds at different frequencies and volumes. This measures your ability to hear both high and low tones.
- Physical examination: An examination of the ears is conducted to check for obstructions medical conditions affecting hearing, such as earwax buildup, infections or damage to the ear canal or eardrum.
- Imaging tests: In some cases, imaging tests like CT or MRI scans might be recommended to look for structural causes of hearing loss such as tumors or bone abnormalities.
- Tympanometry: This test helps evaluate the function of the middle ear by measuring eardrum movement in response to pressure changes, helping diagnose conditions like fluid buildup or eustachian tube dysfunction.
- Consultation with an audiologist or ENT specialist: The diagnosis process typically involves consultation with a health care provider, such as an audiologist or an otolaryngologist (ENT), who can interpret test results and recommend further steps for treatment or management.
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