Audiology Consultations Provided

Tinnitus

Any sound (ringing, buzzing, chirping) that an individual hears that is not present in the environment which lasts for longer than a minute on a consistent basis. A comprehensive hearing test is completed for any patient that calls our clinic reporting tinnitus. Questions regarding how long the tinnitus occurs, how long it has been present, where it is located as well as others will be asked at your appointment.

• Resources are available to assess your tinnitus, evaluate its impact on your life, and ways to manage your condition. 

Hearing Loss

Difficulty hearing can happen in any age group, pediatric, adult or geriatric. If a patient is referred for hearing loss a comprehensive hearing test will be completed for pediatrics, adults and geriatrics. Further specialized testing will be performed depending on the age of pediatric patients.

Adult Hearing Loss

• Complete the Adult Auditory Questionnaire self-assessment to help you identify how hearing loss and other factors may be affecting you, and bring it with you to your appointment.  

• Use these communication strategies if you or someone you know has hearing loss which can help improve daily interactions.

• Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSHL), also called sudden deafness, is a rapid change in hearing often in less than 72 hours which affects the cochlea (inner ear). Read the Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss Information sheet to learn more about the condition, symptoms, and quick facts. 

• Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) can occur in all age groups. In the military APD is typically an acquired issue and can co-occur with other health issues such as TBI and PTSD.  Read the handout to find out more about Auditory Processing Disorder.

Pediatric Audiologic Evaluation Prior to Otolaryngology, Head and Neck (ENT) Evaluation 

• Complete the Child Central Auditory Processing Questionnaire to help you identify behavior and other factors that might be affected by your child's hearing. 

• Learn the Hearing Developmental Milestones for children birth - 5 years old to help you recognize potential problems with your child's hearing and understanding early on.