How your audiologists in Springfield, Northampton and Ware can help you

Your audiologist is a medical specialist trained to evaluate hearing loss in adults, children and infants. They also treat hearing loss by providing hearing aids to people of all ages. When you visit an audiologist, you can be assured you are being treated by a person who holds a masters or doctoral degree in treatment of hearing disorders. Your audiologists at Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeons of Western New England in Springfield, Northampton and Ware, MA want to share some facts about audiologists and when you might need one.

If you have hearing loss, you are not alone; in fact more than 30% of adults over age 65 have hearing loss, according to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. The ASHA also states that nearly 8 million people between the ages of 18 and 44 have hearing loss.

You may need the services of an audiologist if you:

• Hear muffled speech or sounds
• Can’t pick out words from background noise
• Need people around you to speak more slowly or loudly
• Can’t pick out consonants

One of the main procedures audiologists do is perform hearing screenings. Screenings are an inexpensive, quick method of finding out if you are losing your hearing. The ASHA recommends adults should have a hearing screening at least every 10 years through age 50, and every 3 years after the age of 50.

Your audiologists at Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeons of Western New England have offices in Springfield, Northampton and Ware to provide treatment if you do have hearing loss. They offer a full range of hearing aids and can recommend the type of hearing aid which will work best for you.

Visiting an audiologist can provide you with peace-of-mind, knowing you have the best care available for your hearing. When you get treatment for hearing loss from an audiologist, you will have a more positive view of life, greater self-esteem, and you won’t feel “left out” of conversations.

You don’t need to miss out on the sounds of life and important conversations around you. If you have hearing loss, it’s time to see the audiologists at Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeons of Western New England. They have offices in Springfield, Northampton and Ware, MA to serve you. Call today!