{"id":218,"date":"2021-06-07T18:15:50","date_gmt":"2021-06-07T23:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entmidwest.fm1.dev\/the-best-audiological-care-starts-here\/"},"modified":"2023-01-17T13:13:08","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T19:13:08","slug":"audiologist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/entmidwest.com\/audiologist\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Audiological Care Starts Here"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What can an audiologist do?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Our augiologists are trained in the diagnosis, treatment and management of hearing and balance disorders. 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Common testing methods involve physical inspection, pressure instrumentation, pitch and tone testing and speech recognition.\"\n }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-intro is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p>The audiology department at Midwest ENT Centre delivers a full range of diagnostic testing for children and adults. Our audiologists work in collaboration with the ENT physicians to provide quality hearing health care in a friendly, comfortable and professional environment. All of our audiologists hold doctoral degrees and keep updated on current advances in hearing technology by attending local and national seminars annually.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"885\" src=\"https:\/\/entmidwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iStock-1327117079-1-1280x885.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1165 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entmidwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iStock-1327117079-1-1280x885.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/entmidwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iStock-1327117079-1-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entmidwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iStock-1327117079-1-1536x1062.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/entmidwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iStock-1327117079-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an Audiologist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>An audiologist is the primary health-care professional who evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages hearing loss and balance disorders in adults and children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An audiologist has either a Master\u2019s degree (M.S. or M.A.) or Doctoral degree (Au.D. or Ph.D.) in the field of Audiology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The term Audiology refers to the science of hearing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should You See an Audiologist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Audiologists work with patients of all ages, treating infants, children and adults for a variety of hearing and balance problems\u2014they provide services that include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Fitting and dispensing hearing aids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administering hearing and balance tests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assessing candidacy for and programming implantable hearing devices (e.g., cochlear implants, bone-anchored hearing aids, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Counseling patients and their families on communication strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designing and implementing hearing conservation programs and newborn hearing screenings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing aural rehabilitation programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performing ear-related surgical monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is Hearing Loss Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-steps is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Setup an Appointment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">We can help you schedule an appointment with the right specialist for your needs. Hearing loss is common, and an in-person visit is the first step towards treatment. Family members or friends are always welcome.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-steps is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">See an Audiologist for a Hearing Evaluation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An audiologist will test your hearing to determine the cause and severity of your hearing loss. They will answer all of your questions and work with you to find the right treatment solution for your needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-steps is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have Your Hearing Aid Fit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After helping you choose the treatment plan that is right for you, we\u2019ll guide you through the hearing aid fitting process, and our audiology team will provide ongoing support every step of the way.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content-steps is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow-Up Consultation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A follow-up visit is typically scheduled 1-2 weeks after your initial fitting. Your audiologist will work with you to make further adjustments, answer any additional questions and provide ongoing support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you suspect you have hearing loss, you aren\u2019t alone. Now really is the best time for treatment. Your audiologist is ready to help you on your new journey, so call us today to learn more and take the first step towards better hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCall Midwest ENT Centre at <a href=\"tel:+16364413100\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(636) 441-3100<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"816\" src=\"https:\/\/entmidwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iStock-1295773535-1-1280x816.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1164 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entmidwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iStock-1295773535-1-1280x816.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/entmidwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iStock-1295773535-1-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/entmidwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iStock-1295773535-1-1536x980.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/entmidwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/iStock-1295773535-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The audiology department at Midwest ENT Centre delivers a full range of diagnostic testing for children and adults. 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