When Do I Need To Consult An Audiologist?

The hearing should be monitored if you have a history of:

• Ongoing exposure to high levels of noise.
• Infections of the ear or diseases of the inner ear.
• Ototoxic (hearing damaging) medications.
• Dizziness or Vertigo.
• Genetic hearing impairment.
• A Sound in the ear. (Tinnitus)
• Ear pain.
• Ruptured eardrum.
• Head injury.

You May Need To Take An Appointment With An Audiologist If You:

• Have difficulty hearing over the telephone. (Hearing Loss)
• Often ask people to repeat.
• Following the conversation when two or more people speak at once or in a noisy environment becomes difficult.
• Unable to pinpoint to the source of the sound.
• Have problems hearing or understanding the speech of children or women.
• Respond inappropriately or misunderstand others.
• Believe most people mumble.
• Not aware of the sounds of telephone or doorbell.
• Avoid social situations because of problems with hearing and understanding speech.