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Below are Helpful Answers to common questions about Hearing Professionals/Hearing Loss! How do I know if I have hearing loss? Hearing loss occurs to most people as they age. Hearing loss can be due to aging, exposure to loud ... » more What is an audiologist? An audiologist is a healthcare professional who has earned a masters and/or doctoral degree in audiology. Audiology is essentially ... » more How is hearing loss measured? Hearing Loss is measured by assessing the ability to hear speech and frequency-specific tones as a funtion of the ... » more What are the most common types of hearing loss? Although there are many TYPES of hearing loss, the most common type is SENSORINEURAL (also called "cochlear" or "inner ... » more What causes tinnitus? The exact cause (or causes) of tinnitus is not known in every case. There are, however, several likely factors ... » more General Disclaimer for the FAQ Section of Healthy Hearing Please review this information with your spouse or loved ones and please feel free to discuss all of these ... » more What is a Neurotologist? Otolaryngologists (also called ear-nose-and-throat, or ENT doctors) are physicians who have advanced training in disorders of the ear, nose ... » more What is an Otolaryngologist? Otolaryngologists (also called ear-nose-and-throat, or ENT doctors) are physicians who have advanced training in disorders of the ear, nose ... » more What is an Otologist? Otolaryngologists (also called ear-nose-and-throat, or ENT doctors) are physicians who have advanced training in disorders of the ear, nose ... » more What is an ENT (ear-nose-and-throat doctor)? Otolaryngologists (also called ear-nose-and-throat, or ENT doctors) are physicians who have advanced training in disorders of the ear, nose ... » more What is an Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)? Auditory Processing (also called Central Auditory Processing) refers to the means by which we make sense of what we ... » more What is a Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)? Auditory Processing (also called Central Auditory Processing) refers to the means by which we make sense of what we ... » more What is a Hearing Aid Specialist? The hearing aid specialist has training in the assessment of patients who specifically seek rehabilitation for hearing loss. The ... » more |
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