4 FAQs About Audiologists

Whether you have hearing loss or are struggling with your hearing health in general, you may have had to make an appointment with an audiologist to find out what is going on. However, you may be unsure what an audiologist is or how they can help you. With that in mind, we have shared with you four frequently asked questions about audiologists. Hopefully it will help you to better understand how they can help you. 

What is an audiologist?

Audiologists can better understand your hearing health and diagnose any hearing issues that you may be having with your hearing. They can perform tests to determine what the issues may be and help with treatment such as the use of hearing aids. Audiologists can help with all ages and will be able to better help improve your hearing health no matter what the issue may be. They are specifically trained in everything to do with hearing so will be able to perform tests and explaining to you exactly what might be going on with your own hearing health. 

What can an audiologist help with?

There are several things that an audiologist can help with. Mostly to do with hearing loss but they can also help with general hearing health issues that you may have. These include the following:

• Diagnostic hearing tests
• Audiologic evaluations
• Hearing aid fittings and consultations
• Hearing aid repairs and maintenance
• Hearing loss prevention and protection programs
• Custom musicians’ earplugs and monitors
• Tinnitus treatment programs

What will an audiologist do at my appointment?

You may be wondering what an audiologist will do at your appointment. Initially they will likely ask you some questions to get a better understanding of your lifestyle. This might be your job or career choices that you have made or the way you like to spend your time. It is important for you to understand that there could have been lasting damage caused because of being in loud environments or in a physical environment as your workplace.

They will also perform tests to ensure that they can get a better understanding of your hearing health. They will then explain the findings to you and discuss the next steps which could include hearing aids.

How can you help and what are the next steps?

The last common question regarding an audiologist may be how exactly can they help and what are the next steps will be when it comes to your hearing. They will be able to perform tests and discuss with you the issues that you may be having when it comes to your hearing health. They will also be able to discuss options with you such as hearing aids. They will likely make further appointments in terms of hearing checks and to ensure that your hearing aids are the right fit and are working for you.