HEARING TESTS IN MELBOURNE

Our hearing can deteriorate for a number of reasons

Hearing loss affects one in six Australians and is also a common part of ageing. Nearly three in four people over the age of 70 have some degree of hearing loss. Hearing loss can also result from cumulative environmental factors or lifestyle factors such as frequent exposure to loud music or noise, vascular degeneration caused by smoking and dietary habits, and the frequent use of ototoxic prescription medication.
Many types of hearing loss are gradual, but sudden hearing loss is a medical emergency! We can see you for urgent hearing tests at any of our Melbourne locations.

If your hearing is causing you concern

We recommend making an appointment for a hearing test with our experienced and qualified audiologists. These tests can determine the nature and severity of any hearing loss you might be experiencing. If a person does not get their hearing loss treated for an extended period, auditory deprivation can cause a loss of cognitive function, losing the ability to interpret words.

Is your hearing affecting your life?

If you’re not sure whether you need a hearing test, consider the following questions:

Do you strain to listen?
Do you have difficulty following conversations?
Are you often asking people to repeat themselves or to speak up?
Do you misunderstand people and respond inappropriately?
Do you feel embarrassed when you can’t hear what others are saying?
Are there situations or environments that you struggle to hear in? e.g., restaurants, clubs, church, parties, in the car, at the gym, at work, in meetings or in presentations.
Do people complain of having to ‘shout’ for you to be able to hear them?
Are you and your family getting frustrated because you can’t hear them?
Do you find yourself withdrawing from social activities because it is difficult to hear?
Are there experiences that you would like to have but have reconsidered because of your hearing?
Do you find yourself turning the volume up on the radio or television or do others tell you to turn it down if it’s up too loud?
Do you have difficulty hearing conversations on the telephone? Do you have difficulty hearing the telephone or doorbell?
Do you have ringing in your ears?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, it may be time to arrange an appointment with Advanced Hearing. We can help you understand the nature and severity of your potential hearing deficit and advise you on the steps you can take to reclaim your hearing.

Your appointment

During your appointment, the audiologist at Advanced Hearing will ask you about your history and any activity limitations (e.g., communication difficulties), and participation restrictions you are experiencing. We take into account your personal and environmental factors if creating a hearing management plan.

You may wish to have someone accompany you to the appointment to ensure you get the most out of your appointment with Advanced Hearing. The care we provide is person and family-centred, meaning we involve you in all decisions about your health.

It is standard for the following to take place as part of the assessment:

Otoscopy – visual examination of the outer ear, ear canal and ear drum
Pure tone audiometry – you listen to a range of beeps and whistles (called pure tones) and indicate when you can hear them, usually by pressing a button. The loudness of each tone is reduced until you can just hear the tone. The softest sound you can hear (your hearing threshold) is then marked on a graph called an audiogram.
Speech perception testing – this is a test of how clearly you hear speech. Speech discrimination tests require you to repeat words said to you.
Impedance testing/Tympanometry – this is a test how well the middle ear system is functioning and how well the eardrum can move. A small rubber tip is placed in the ear and some air is pumped into the outer ear canal. If there is a problem in the middle ear it will usually show up on this test.

Your audiologist will talk through their findings with you on the day, and help you understand the type, degree and cause of your hearing loss.

Arranging a hearing test with Advanced Hearing is easy. Simply call our head office on (03) 9890 2005, email hearing@advancedhearing.com.au or contact us online, and one of our friendly staff will get back to you as soon as possible.

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HEARING TESTS IN MELBOURNE

Our hearing can deteriorate for a number of reasons

If your hearing is causing you concern

Is your hearing affecting your life?

Your appointment

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