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How can we prevent hearing loss?
How often should our hearing be tested?
Do you have to see a doctor first?
What happens in a hearing assessment?
How much does a hearing examination cost?
How is hearing loss treated?
Q: What are the common symptoms of hearing loss?
Common symptoms of hearing loss include:- Increased difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds
- Ringing ears
- Missing everyday sounds such as a ringing telephone or doorbell
- Problems hearing in crowds
- Thinking people mumble
- Having to ask people to repeat
- Turning the television up louder than other people do
Q: How can we prevent hearing loss?
Do not wait until you notice a hearing loss to start protecting yourself from harmful noise. After noise-related damage to the ear is done, it cannot be reversed.But if you already have some noise-related hearing loss, it is not too late to prevent further damage and preserve the hearing that you still have.
- Be aware of and avoid harmful noise.
- Use hearing protectors.
- Control the volume when you can.
Q:How often should our hearing be tested?
Anyone regularly exposed to loud noise or over the age of 60 should have an annual hearing test.Also, anyone who notices a change in their hearing (or who develops tinnitus) should have their ears checked straightaway.
A hearing test is painless and easy. It’s important to detect a loss as soon as possible as this can help minimise further hearing loss.
Q: Do you have to see a doctor first?
No, you don’t need to see a doctor for a referral. Just call to make a booking.Once the hearing assessment is completed however, the audiologist will send the hearing assessment results and a written report to that person’s doctor or medical specialist.
Q: What happens in a hearing assessment?
Hearing assessments are easy, painless and non-invasive. The assessment is conducted by a qualified audiologist and takes about 30 minutes.A hearing assessment includes an ear examination and specialised testing to evaluate hearing sensitivity and response to speech.
