Audiology, unlike many other health professions, encompasses a wide variety of functions to help treat disorders of the ear. Most people are familiar with the concept of a hearing test and know that this is carried out by an audiologist. However, a simple hearing test is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to all that an audiologist can actually do for you.
Hearing Loss
An audiogram is a chart that outlines all of the different frequencies (or sounds) that we can hear. In a hearing test, the audiologist will test each ear separately to determine the level at which you can just about hear a sound at different frequencies. This will then be plotted on an audiogram to give a clear picture of your hearing loss. The results can then be used to determine whether or not you would benefit from a hearing aid and what settings would be most suitable.
Tinnitus
Tinnitus – Ringing in the Ears! Ringing or other sounds in the ears can be very annoying and affect quality of life. An assessment can be undertaken to identify the cause of tinnitus and sound therapy recommended where appropriate to help reduce the impact of the noise on a person’s life.
Balance and Dizziness
The inner ear also plays a role in balance. If you’re experiencing dizziness or vertigo, it’s possible that this is being caused by a problem with the balance system within your inner ear. An audiologist is able to test your balance and identify any problems.
Earwax Removal
Blockages in the ear, such as an over growth of wax, can suddenly affect a person’s hearing.
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Children’s Hearing Checks
Children of any age who are slow to respond to sounds, have difficulty in school, or who frequently mishear sounds can be assessed by an audiologist to check their hearing and to see if they would benefit from any help with their speech and language.
Hearing Protection Advice
Imperial Hearing also provides Hearing Protection Advice. If you work in a noisy environment such as a builders, hairdresser or even play live music then we can check your exposure levels and fit custom protection to help prevent damage to your hearing.
An audiologist in Taunton will assess and treat all of the above so it would be sensible to book an appointment even if you’re unsure whether your problem is an audiology matter or not.