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Overview
Hearing is one of the most vital senses that connect us to the world. Whether it’s enjoying music, participating in conversations, or staying alert to our surroundings, hearing plays a critical role in daily life. When hearing begins to decline, suddenly or gradually but it can impact communication, relationships, and even safety. That’s why early evaluation and appropriate treatment are essential. At our ENT-led Audiology Department, we specialize in accurate hearing loss diagnosis and provide tailored treatments to restore or manage hearing abilities. From minor conductive loss to complex sensorineural hearing impairments, our ENT specialists and audiologists work together to offer comprehensive care suited to your needs.
What is Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss occurs when there is a partial or complete inability to hear sounds in one or both ears. It may affect one’s ability to detect speech, high-frequency sounds, or understand conversations, especially in noisy environments.
Types of hearing loss include:
- Conductive Hearing Loss: Caused by issues in the outer or middle ear (e.g., earwax blockage, fluid buildup, or damaged eardrum).
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Caused by damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve, often age-related or due to noise exposure.
- Mixed Hearing Loss: A combination of both types.
Common Causes of Hearing Loss
Understanding the underlying cause is critical for effective treatment. ENT specialists evaluate medical causes such as:
- Chronic ear infections
- Earwax impaction
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Noise-induced hearing loss
- Ototoxic medications
- Meniere’s disease
- Sudden sensorineural hearing loss
- Tumors like acoustic neuroma
Signs You May Need a Hearing Evaluation
If you experience any of the following symptoms, it’s time to see an ENT specialist and audiologist for a detailed hearing assessment:
- Difficulty hearing in conversations, especially in groups
- Frequently asking others to repeat themselves
- Turning up the volume on TV or devices
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Muffled sounds or blocked sensation in the ear
- Trouble understanding speech on the phone
ENT-Led Hearing Loss Evaluation
Our ENT specialists begin with a detailed medical history and physical examination of your ears to identify structural or infection-related causes. The audiologist then performs comprehensive diagnostic tests including:
- Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA): Measures the faintest tones a person can hear at various frequencies.
- Speech Audiometry: Tests ability to recognize and understand speech.
- Tympanometry: Assesses eardrum movement and middle ear function.
- Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) and Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR): Advanced tests to evaluate inner ear and auditory nerve function, especially in infants and unresponsive patients.
Hearing Loss Treatment Options
Once the type and cause of hearing loss are identified, our ENT specialists recommend a personalized treatment plan. This may include:
1. Medical Management
- Antibiotics or antifungal medications for infections
- Decongestants or antihistamines for allergic conditions
- Earwax removal (manual or irrigation)
- Treating underlying conditions like diabetes or thyroid issues
2. Surgical Interventions
- Myringotomy and Grommet Insertion: For fluid buildup behind the eardrum.
- Tympanoplasty: Eardrum repair in case of perforations.
- Stapedectomy: To treat otosclerosis and restore hearing.
- Cochlear Implant Surgery: For patients with profound hearing loss not helped by hearing aids.
3. Hearing Aids
If the hearing loss is permanent and not medically or surgically correctable, our audiologists assist with:
- Hearing aid selection and fitting
- Custom earmolds
- Real-ear measurement and programming
- Hearing aid maintenance and follow-up
We offer a wide range of modern digital hearing aids from leading brands, tailored for lifestyle and hearing needs.
Why Choose Our ENT-Audiology Team?
- Expert ENT Specialists: With years of experience treating ear-related conditions.
- Advanced Diagnostic Tools: State-of-the-art audiometry and vestibular testing.
- Multidisciplinary Approach: Collaboration between ENT surgeons, audiologists, and speech therapists.
- Customized Care: Treatment plans designed around your lifestyle, age, and hearing goals.
- Post-treatment Support: Ongoing monitoring, hearing aid servicing, and counseling.
Preventing Hearing Loss
Our ENT specialists also focus on patient education and preventive strategies, including:
- Use of protective earplugs in noisy environments
- Routine hearing checks, especially in older adults or those with chronic illnesses
- Awareness about harmful medication side effects
- Safe listening habits, especially with earbuds and headphones
Book Your Hearing Evaluation Today
Don’t let untreated hearing loss affect your communication, work, or social life. Whether it’s mild, moderate, or severe, hearing loss deserves professional attention. Our ENT specialists and audiologists are here to guide you toward better hearing and better living. Schedule your comprehensive hearing evaluation today and take the first step toward clearer sound and improved connection.
