Hearing Loss

As we age it is common for our hearing to deteriorate. Other people's voices may start to sound mumbled or unclear and hearing in background noise is often a struggle. However hearing losses can occur at any age and for many reasons including sudden losses due to viruses, middle ear infections, noise damage or  trauma. 

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Soundful Silence offer both basic hearing screens for those curious about their hearing levels and also comprehensive hearing assessments which investigate both degrees of hearing losses and also underlying causes. We have links with local private Ear Nose and Throat Consultants who can offer medical investigations and treatment if necessary.

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We offer hearing assessments for adults and tailored testing for children aged 5 and over.

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If a hearing loss is identified our specialist audiologist and registered hearing aid dispenser can advise you on the best course of action for improving your hearing and putting sound back into the silence. If a hearing aid/s would be of benefit soundful silence offer a range of the latest digital hearing aid technology to purchase across a wide range of styles and prices. Modern hearing aids not only improve clarity of speech but also offer noise reduction programmes and directional microphones to help listening in background noise, Bluetooth streaming capabilities and rechargeability.

 

Improved hearing is also beneficial for reducing tinnitus awareness, some types of sound sensitivity and giving those with hearing difficulties the confidence to return to social situations which they may have withdrawn from.

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Basic Hearing Screen Includes:

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• Medical and Hearing History

• Ear examination (otoscopy)

• Screening audiometry (hearing assessment)

• Explanation of results and options for management​

• ideal for age related hearing loss

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Comprehensive Hearing Assessment includes:

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• Medical and Hearing history

• Ear Examination (otoscopy)

• Pure Tone Audiometry (hearing assessment)

• Tympanometry (Middle ear function test)

• Explanation or results and management options

• Digital report of results for ENT specialist / GP / School

• ideal for unexplained hearing losses

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