There are various hearing healthcare professionals you can turn to for help with
hearing loss. They will assess your hearing and determine what action should be taken.
| Audiologist |
Audiologists are trained in the measurement of hearing loss, disorders of the ears,
communication counseling and the recommendation and dispensing of hearing aids and assistive listening
devices. |
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| Hearing Instrument Specialist |
Hearing Instrument Specialists are trained to perform some hearing tests, as well
as to recommend and dispense hearing aids and assistive listening devices. |
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| Ear-Nose-Throat Specialist (ENT) |
ENTs are physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of
the ear, nose and throat. An ENT will determine whether your hearing loss is treatable with surgery
or medication. |
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| Physician |
Your family physician can refer you to a hearing healthcare professional who is
trained in evaluating hearing loss and recommending hearing aids. |
