An audiologist will perform a diagostic test to determine if a hearing loss exists. The test will show if both one or both ears are affected and the degreee of the loss. Saline Audiology 5 Medical Park Drive, Suite 101 Benton, Arkansas 72015 501-778-3868 110…
Read moreA bilateral hearing loss means both ears have a loss of hearing. In contrast, unilateral hearing loss indicates that only one ear of a person is affected. Bilateral hearing loss may occur prior to or any time after birth. It may occur gradually or suddenly…
Read moreThe audiologist is looking for quantitative information with regard to your degree of hearing loss. Hearing levels are expressed in decibels (dB): normal hearing (0 to 20 dB HL) mild hearing loss (20–40 dB HL) moderate hearing loss (40–60 dB HL) severe (60–80…
Read moreHearing impairment occurs when there’s a problem with or damage to one or more parts of the ear. Conductive hearing loss results from a problem with the outer or middle ear, including the ear canal, eardrum, or ossicles. A blockage or other structural…
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