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Indications for an appointment with an audiologist
A paid audiologist helps people with hearing problems. If you have noticed signs of deterioration in your or your loved ones' perception of sounds, you should contact this specialist. Here are the main indications for consulting an audiologist:
- Hearing loss in noisy environments, the need to repeat what the interlocutor said
- Frequent ear infections, pain, swelling of the ear canal, watery or purulent discharge
- Constant noise, squeaking, ringing in the ears
- Difficulty perceiving high-pitched sounds (children's voices or ringing laughter)
- Diabetes or hypertension affecting the perception of sounds. If you have chronic diseases, regular examinations help prevent possible problems
- Sudden hearing loss in one or both ears
If you have already been prescribed a hearing aid, contact the audiologist at the K+31 clinic to select and adjust the device. Our qualified specialists will conduct an examination, advise on the cost of devices, and tell you which model is best to choose.
What diseases does an audiologist treat?
An audiologist treats congenital ear anomalies: underdevelopment or defects of the ear structures that can affect the perception of sounds. Conservative or surgical treatment methods are used. The doctor also deals with rehabilitation after injuries caused by exposure to loud sounds or noise. An audiologist recommends ear protection devices and treatment aimed at minimizing the effects of injury. Consultation helps to accurately identify the problem and choose the best treatment method.
We suggest you familiarize yourself with the main diseases that are treated by an audiologist in Moscow:
- Sensorineural hearing loss Hearing loss due to damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve. Treatment includes hearing aids and cochlear implants that convert sounds into electrical signals that stimulate the auditory nerve
- Conductive hearing loss A condition in which sound cannot be effectively transmitted from the outer ear to internal structures. Treatment includes medications or surgery to restore normal sound transmission
- Tinnitus Constant noise or ringing in the ears. Vasodilators are used to improve blood circulation in the ear. If tinnitus is associated with hearing loss, hearing aids are used
- Vestibular disorders Cause dizziness and loss of balance. An audiologist, together with other specialists, develops a treatment and rehabilitation complex
- Ear infections Otitis of varying severity, from mild to chronic. Treatment includes antibiotics, ear irrigation, or surgery
Diagnostics
Diagnostics in the hospital are carried out in several stages:
- Initial appointment and collection of anamnesis. At the first appointment, the audiologist asks about the patient's complaints, finds out the history of ENT diseases in the family. This helps to understand possible hereditary factors and the influence of previous diseases.
- Examination of the ear canal. The doctor examines the external auditory canal and eardrum using an otoscope or otoscope. The devices allow you to visually assess the condition of the ear canals and the presence of inflammation or other abnormalities
- Audiometric studies. Necessary to assess hearing acuity. Using an audiometer, they determine how the patient perceives sounds of different volumes and tones
- Tympanometry. Studies the mobility of the eardrum and the response of the auditory system to pressure changes. The technique helps to identify problems with the natural conductivity of sound inside the ear
Depending on the symptoms and preliminary diagnostic results, the doctor may prescribe electrocochleography to assess the electrical activity of the inner ear. Acoustic reflexometry is performed to check nerve reflexes. These studies are painless and are carried out quickly - from 5 to 20 minutes.
Sometimes during an appointment, the doctor refers an adult patient to other doctors: a neurologist, cardiologist or therapist. Additional consultation is necessary if there is a suspicion of a connection between hearing loss and other diseases.
How does a consultation with an audiologist take place?
The consultation begins with a detailed survey. The doctor specifies when exactly the first signs of the disorder appeared, what symptoms bother the patient and how they affect his daily life.
The next step is a thorough examination of the external auditory canal and eardrum. This allows you to identify inflammation, perforations or other anomalies that may be the cause of the patient's complaints.
To check your hearing, audiometry is performed - a method that determines how the patient perceives sounds of different volumes and tones. Making an appointment at “K+31” is not difficult. Call us right now! The clinic administrator will answer all your questions and select a convenient appointment time for you.
Call a specialist to your home
Calling an audiologist to your home in Moscow is a good solution for those who, due to limited mobility or living in remote areas, cannot visit the medical center "K + 31". The audiologist's service includes a comprehensive diagnosis: collecting anamnesis, otoscopy and hearing testing. Carrying out examinations and consultations in a familiar environment for the patient helps reduce stress and anxiety, which is especially important for children and the elderly.
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Who is an audiologist?
An audiologist is a medical specialist who identifies and treats diseases of the middle and inner ear, and hearing loss in people of all ages. An audiologist-otolaryngologist conducts tests and examinations to determine the level of hearing and detect possible causes of hearing loss.
An audiologist uses audiometers to test hearing. They help assess the patient's ability to hear sounds of varying volume and pitch. Based on the results of medical examinations, the doctor prescribes medications, physical therapy, or hearing aids. In some cases, surgery is required.
An audiologist in Moscow also consults patients on ear care methods and disease prevention. He gives recommendations on the use of hearing aids and other devices that help improve the quality of life of people with hearing impairments.