1. What Testing Does an Audiologist Perform?
Audiologists are hearing
healthcare providers who
evaluate, diagnose, and treat
hearing and balance related
disorders. Holding either a
masters or doctorate level degree
in the field of audiology or
communication science disorders,
these professionals are well-equipped to help you with your
hearing and balance. If you suspect you have decreased hearing
sensitivity, changing hearing sensitivity, ringing or sound in the
ear, dizziness or imbalance, make an appointment as soon as
possible.
Your provider will probably have you complete a written
questionnaire about your hearing, balance, and overall health
that they will discuss with you. Be as honest as possible when
discussing this. Your medical history may help to diagnose the
issues you are having with your hearing or balance and can aid
your provider in determining what testing is necessary to
complete this diagnosis. A wide variety of evaluations can/may be
completed determined by your needs.
Hearing tests may include:
-Visual inspection of the outer ear and ear canal (otoscopy)
-Middle ear pressure evaluation (tympanometry)
-Objective evaluation of the cochlea (otoacoustic emissions)
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2. -Behavioral evaluation of hearing (pure-tone audiometry)
-Objective evaluations of the auditory pathways (evoked
potential evaluations)
Balance tests may include:
-Objective evaluations of the auditory pathways (evoked
potential evaluations)
-Other vestibular (balance) evaluations
• Electronystagmography (ENG) or Video Nystagmography
(VNG)
• Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP) evaluation
• Rotational chair evaluation
• Electrocochleography (ECochG)
• Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP)
Your hearing healthcare provider will also provide management
for hearing loss and hearing related disorders. This may include
prescription, orientation, and fitting of hearing aids and
accessories, cochlear implant mapping and therapies, monitoring,
conservation, and therapy. Therapy or recommendations for
medical treatment of balance disorders will also be provided.
Some issues may require further medical management outside
the realm of audiology.
Audiologists are specially trained to not only evaluate, diagnose,
and help you manage your hearing and balance issues, but to
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3. also listen and help you understand your options. It is important
for you to understand your impairment. Do not be afraid to ask
questions during and after your evaluations. You should never
leave feeling as though you do not have a good grasp on the
situation. Feel free to also share your feelings about the situation
at hand. Your opinions and needs matter!
If you suspect that you or a family member are having hearing or
balance difficulties, contact your provider today! You could be
hearing and feeling better in no time. Why would you wait? Call
now! Get the answers you are seeking today. Your audiologist will
help you through this process of evaluation, diagnosis, and
treatment!
The Hearing Center
Cheyenne, WY 82001 (307) 222-0244 Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 785-8337
Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 373-5118 Brush, CO 80723 (970)840-7067
Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 373-3958