{"id":242,"date":"2021-11-08T18:16:28","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T23:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.fm1.dev\/the-best-audiological-care-starts-here\/hearing-loss-testing\/"},"modified":"2022-09-22T12:13:43","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T16:13:43","slug":"hearing-loss-testing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/audiologist\/hearing-loss-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Loss Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are the risks of untreated hearing loss? \",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Increases risk of cognitive decline. Increases feelings of depression, anger and anxiety. Makes concentrating and storing new information difficult. Increases physical injuries, specifically falls. 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What type of hearing loss you have?\"\n}\n  }]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Informed Decision-Making Starts With A Hearing Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" src=\"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/42-21856138_EDIT-1280x852.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/42-21856138_EDIT-1280x852.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/42-21856138_EDIT-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/42-21856138_EDIT-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/42-21856138_EDIT-256x170.jpg 256w, https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/42-21856138_EDIT.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Determining whether or not hearing aids can help you hear a fuller world starts with a hearing test. Knowing the results of those tests gives you the power to make the decision that\u2019s right for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Have Your Hearing Tested?<strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Untreated hearing loss can damage your physical health, emotional well-being and professional success. Studies have shown it:<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Increases your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3869227\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">risk of cognitive decline<\/a><\/li><li>Increases feelings of depression, anger and anxiety<\/li><li>Makes concentrating and storing new information difficult<\/li><li>Increases physical injuries, specifically falls<\/li><li>Reduces job performance <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Hearing Test Is Quick, Painless and Provides Immediate Results.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you just need a hearing screening or an audiological assessment, testing methods are fast and same-day test results typically allow an <a href=\"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/audiologist\/\">audiologist<\/a> to provide an immediate diagnosis.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does an Audiologist Measure?<strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li>How your ears respond to loud sounds<\/li><li>The quietest sound you can hear at different pitches<\/li><li>How well you can hear speech<\/li><li>The movement capacity of your eardrum<\/li><li>What type of hearing loss you have<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guiding Your Next Steps&nbsp;<strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your results determine what options we\u2019ll recommend, and that\u2019s why we take the time to guide you through them and answer every question along the way. We\u2019re here to support you no matter what path you choose to take after your diagnosis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/audiologist\/benefits-of-hearing-aids\/\">Hearing aids<\/a> may be the most common treatment option, but their technology, style, and convenience are unique to each model. If hearing aids are right for you, we\u2019ll work with you to determine which models best meet your needs, fit them, and provide ongoing support to help you adjust to a whole new way of hearing the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-cta\">\n<p>Call Western Michigan ENT at <a href=\"tel:+12313989536\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(231) 398-9536<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Informed Decision-Making Starts With A Hearing Test Determining whether or not hearing aids can help you hear a fuller world starts with a hearing test. 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