When Should You Visit an Audiologist?

Most people will experience some form of hearing loss in their lifetime, whether it is gradual, sudden, temporary or permanent. Hearing loss can be caused by hereditary issues, the aging process, loud noise exposure and ototoxic medication, as well as various illnesses and diseases. Seeking the help of an audiologist can provide you with the diagnostic testing you need to combat your issues, as well as the proper treatments to help you resume your everyday life. 

Hearing checkup

Are you out of date for your hearing test? It can be something that we often forget to book regularly, especially if we haven't noticed any symptoms of hearing loss. If you have never had a hearing test, then it can be a good idea to book one to see how your hearing is and establish a baseline. 

Having a checkup on a regular basis is a good wait for your audiologist to see any patterns or irregulars that appear throughout your tests where they can make a report on your hearing. This can be a good way for them to catch hearing loss sooner. As with your eyes and teeth, looking after your ears is just as important. 

Experiencing a hearing loss

If you are experiencing any hearing problems, such as struggling to hear people in a busy room or turning the TV up louder, it can be a good way to see if you need a hearing aid to help you out. Another method is for an audiologist to see if you have an overwhelming amount of earwax building up in the ear hole that affects the sounds reaching your eardrum. This is where you may need an earwax removal service. 

Hearing testing can pick out which pitches or types of sound that could be areas that need a little help so you can hear them in the same way that you can hear others. 

What to expect at your hearing appointment

When you arrive at your appointment, you will need to give a few details about your medical background and personal life, including details about your career and hobbies to access noise exposure risk, as well as any family members with hearing loss or medications you are taking that could impact your auditory system.

The audiologist will also perform a thorough examination of your ear, looking for any anatomical abnormalities or impactions that could contribute to hearing difficulties. After this, you'll be placed in a soundproof room to see if you pick up on various sounds and pitches to which they will be able to build up a report on your hearing.