Gender Care Program
We offer streamlined access to a team of medical, surgical, behavioral health and support specialists, in partnership with Main Line Health LGBTQ Inclusive Care for gender-affirming care.
Nearly 10 percent of people in the US have some degree of hearing loss. Hearing loss can be congenital or acquired, progressive or sudden, temporary or permanent, affect one or both ears, and be mild or profound. Aging, infections, head trauma and accumulation of ear wax can all contribute to hearing loss. Even newborns can have hearing loss and are tested.
Hearing problems in early childhood can result in lifelong impairments in learning and language skills. Children who have other sensory, linguistic, or cognitive deficiencies are affected most severely. Adolescents are at risk from excessive exposure to noise, head trauma, or both. Older adults typically experience a progressive decrease in hearing which is usually related to aging and noise exposure.
If you or someone you care for has hearing loss, an audiologist can measure hearing function with appropriate tests. If the cranial nerves are involved, you may need additional imaging tests such as an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or a CT (computerized tomography) scan for the ENT to make an appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.
The Audiology and Hearing Aid Center at Riddle Hospital offers highly sophisticated options in hearing aid technology, including superior noise reduction, wireless streaming from electronic devices, and responsiveness to the user’s sound environment.
After the initial testing, the audiologist will review your evaluation of your hearing abilities and individual needs. Additional testing may be needed such as:
The results of the testing will be the basis of any treatment recommendations:
Main Line Health has doctorate-level audiologists who can assess your hearing and evaluate any hearing loss. If you have hearing loss, we can prescribe, custom fit and service your hearing aids, with technology ranging from the basic to advanced computer programmable digital devices. We offer the latest testing to evaluate your condition and create a customized treatment plan for your individual needs.
We offer streamlined access to a team of medical, surgical, behavioral health and support specialists, in partnership with Main Line Health LGBTQ Inclusive Care for gender-affirming care.
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