Audiology
– having a ringing sensation in your ears (tinnitus)
– finding it hard to hear conversations
– asking people to repeat what they say
– having trouble hearing the doorbell or the phone
– needing to turn the television volume up louder than other people
Some early warning signs for children:
– speech and language delay
– do not respond to his/her name consistently
– speaking with a loud voice
– a lack of attention to sounds and what is being said
– a history of ear infections
– does not startle to loud sounds
Types of hearing loss
– The outer ear
– the middle ear and
– the inner ear
There are 3 types of hearing loss:
Conductive hearing loss — caused by a blockage in, or damage to, the outer or middle ear. For example:
– middle ear infections
– a damaged ear drum
– impacted ear wax
– structural problems with the outer or middle ear
Sensorineural hearing loss — caused by damage to the hair cells or structural problems in the inner ear. For example:
– exposure to loud noise
– diseases, such as meningitis
– infections
– inherited hearing loss
– drugs/medication
– head injuries
– disease, trauma or sickness during pregnancy and/or birth, and ageing
Attune Hearing
Facilitating hearing tests on site from Kon-Tiki rooms.
For all bookings, tests, updates and questions about Attune’s services.
