Your First Hearing Appointment
If you’ve noticed a problem with your hearing or someone has pointed it out, it’s a good idea to get your hearing evaluated It has been found that it takes an average of 7 years to suspect a hearing problem. By this, you can realize how slow and gradual the problem gets bigger. But one…
If you’ve noticed a problem with your hearing or someone has pointed it out, it’s a good idea to get your hearing evaluated
It has been found that it takes an average of 7 years to suspect a hearing problem. By this, you can realize how slow and gradual the problem gets bigger. But one fine day, when you start contemplating, you’ll regret how much you’ve been missing and why you didn’t act fast. So, the sooner you for a hearing test the better!
First and foremost, look for the best hearing centres in Hyderabad. From the top recommendations, book a consultation with an audiologist. At HNR Speech and Hearing Centre, our mission is to provide the best hearing evaluations and support our clients with the best hearing solution for all Types of Hearing Loss. Take an appointment to get your first Hearing Test done at our centre.
Here are some things that you can expect at your first hearing appointment
Medical Records
The audiologist will first ask your medical history i.e., history of noise exposure or family history of hearing loss. He will also enquire about your current hearing. You are expected to mention any changes that you might have noticed. This information will help understanding if its a genetic problem or an acquired one.
If you are on any medications, you need to inform the professional about it. The reason being, some medicines can affect your hearing and can be reversed with the right care.
Lifestyle
Your lifestyle can greatly influence your hearing health. It’s important for your audiologist to understand your daily routine and the sound exposure you have. This will help to get better assistance and treatment. Sometimes, all you need is a simple protection to your ears.
Your audiologist may suggest you about how to care for your hearing and your ears, especially if you are someone who has exposure to loud noises.
At HNR Speech and Hearing Centre, we take a thorough case history of the patient before going for the assessment. After a thorough evaluation, we share comprehensive feedback and follow up with the patient for the medical care they need.
Hearing Tests
You will be put through certain tests to check the health of your ears and hearing. Your hearing instrument specialists will do a physical examination using a torch and an audiometer to examine your ear and test your hearing.
Further tests include – Otoscopy, Tympanometry, Pure Tone Audiometry, Speech Audiometry and Otoacoustic Emissions Testing. These tests will check the functioning of different parts of the ear.
Evaluation of the Result
If you have any Hearing Loss, the audiologist will look into the severity of it and evaluate which part of the ear the hearing loss has occurred. Based on the hearing evaluation, the audiologist will determine the best option to address your hearing loss.
If there is even a slight loss of hearing, your audiologist will be able to monitor your hearing as the treatment advances.
At HNR Speech and Hearing Centre, our HCP will suggest the best hearing solution – be it a hearing instrument or just counselling to protect your ears, we understand your unique needs.Make your first hearing appointment with the Best Hearing and Speech Centre in Hyderabad. Call us today to book your slot – 040-42018181 / +91 8237037087
