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Coeur d'Alene
700 Ironwood Dr, Suite 236
208-765-1345
Sandpoint
420 N 2nd Ave
208-265-1991 |
Audiology & Hearing Aids
Complete hearing and audiological services are provided at
Ear, Nose and Throat of Coeur d’Alene. Certified audiologists
are present to serve your hearing needs during all business hours. This
includes diagnostic hearing evaluations, hearing aid sales and
service, and provision of assistive listening devices.
What is an audiologist?
An audiologist is a university trained professional who
specializes in the testing of hearing and rehabilitation
services for hearing impairment. An audiologist’s professional
credential is either a master’s degree or doctor of audiology.
An examination performed by an audiologist will usually consist
of a hearing test using tones and speech in a soundproof booth.
The hearing test will determine the type and extent of hearing loss and,
if necessary, will help guide recommendations for audiologic
rehabilitation.
Facts
- 1 out of 10 Americans struggles with some level of
hearing loss.
- Hearing loss affects more American families than any
other chronic health condition.
- 60% of people with hearing loss are between the working
ages of 21 and 65.
- 30 out of every 1,000 school-age child has hearing loss.
- People with hearing loss wait an average of seven years
before seeking help.
- 75% of people who could benefit from hearing aids do not
use them.
Myths
- There is no help for people with nerve deafness.
- In fact, most people with this type of hearing loss
can be helped with properly selected and fitted hearing
aids.
- Hearing aids don’t work.
- In fact, because of new technology, modern hearing
aids – tiny personal hearing computers – can help 95% of
people with hearing loss.
Hearing Loss
Hearing loss has many causes. It could be caused by exposure
to noise, certain types of medications, infections, aging,
heredity, certain medical conditions, or even excess earwax. If
you are having problems with hearing, please feel free to call
and we will do all we can to help!
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