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4 Questions To Definitely Ask Your Audiologist!

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Mr. Lovedeep KholiaAudiologist • 16 Years Exp.M.Sc - Audiology, BASLP
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Hearing loss can affect anyone at any age, contrary to the belief that it affects people in their old age. So, when someone experiences hearing loss, it can be quite confusing for them to take the necessary steps.

The first necessary step is to always go to an audiologist, but if you haven’t been to an audiologist yet and you don’t know what kind of questions to ask your audiologist, this article will help you. These are 4 mandatory questions that you should definitely ask your Audiologist.

What Do I Need To Prepare For My Appointment?

Medical appointments can be long and daunting, so it is smart to ask your audiologist how much time you should have in your hand and what are the necessary things you should know about before coming. Generally, there aren’t many things you need to prepare for, apart from time. Audiologists first assess your hearing potential and decide the detonation of your hearing levels. This includes thorough hearing and sensory testing.

What Is Causing The Deterioration Of My Hearing Abilities?

Though your audiologist will inform you about the causes of your hearing loss, they can just provide the gist of the cause. So, you can ask them for a more thorough explanation. The reason for this question is because most patients believe that their hearing loss is a cause of their age, but that isn’t always the case. Hearing loss can be caused by tumours, internal bleeding, smoking habits and other ENT complications. So, it is better to always know the entire overview of your illness.

Is There A Way I Can Stop Hearing Loss?

Again, even though your doctor will mention this, if just in case he forgets or explains it vaguely, you should ask this question. We now know that raging isn’t the only cause of hearing loss. It can be caused by bad habits like smoking or listening to music too loudly. That is why you should consult your doctors about the necessary measures you need to take.

When’s The Next Appointment?

You should always ask your doctor about the next appointment so that you can clear your schedule, because auditory repair and diagnosis usually take more time than other illnesses. You should also ask your audiologist about the necessary treatment options and when to come for them.

I’m sure by now you’re feeling a bit confident about what to ask your doctor, apart from these questions, you should ask questions about the treatment time and also about the cost regarding the treatment options.

In case you have a concern or query you can always consult a specialist & get answers to your questions!
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