A hearing test should be performed when hearing difficulties occur. It helps prevent, diagnose and treat hearing disorders.
At our clinic, we perform assessments and identify hearing problems.
During the examination, we check whether the ear canal is clear and remove excessive earwax.
We help patients choose hearing aids and provide advice and education to patients and their families on how to adapt to hearing loss.
Dizziness is another common concern, requiring an assessment of balance.
In most cases, the problem involves another system responsible for movement. Less frequently, it originates in the inner ear, where the centres for hearing and balance are located.
There are five key signs that can help you recognise hearing loss.
Frequently asking questions such as “What did you say?” or “Pardon?”
You can hear sounds but cannot understand what is being said, so you tell others that they are speaking unclearly or mumbling.
You move your ear closer to the person speaking, and background noise bothers you (outdoors, in restaurants or in cafés). This is a clear sign of hearing loss.
The TV is set so loud that family members complain and ask you to turn it down because the volume bothers them. You may also have difficulty identifying the source of sounds, and telephone conversations can become challenging.
If you recognise yourself in at least three of these examples, it is worth visiting a doctor who can answer your questions and address any concerns.
