Department of Audiology

Who needs an Audiologist?
It is important to know that no one is too young or too old to have a hearing test. Any person who has trouble hearing should see an Audiologist. Audiologists can test a newborn baby’s hearing to determine if there is a concern for hearing. If a hearing loss is identified we can help to plan treatment for their child, with the family. NSHSC audiologists also see children and adults with other medical problems that may relate to hearing, balance, or processing difficulties.

The most common reason for a child to see an Audiologist is an ear infection, or a build up of fluid in the middle ear. Other reasons may be: difficulty hearing in school; damage to the ear; diseases of the outer, middle, or inner ear; a syndrome associated with a hearing loss, or infections – both those present at birth or developed later.

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