When Should Patients be Referred?
Here are the key situations when you should consider a referral.
Hearing Loss or Communication Difficulties
- Increased difficulty hearing in noisy environments or groups
- Complain that people mumble or don’t speak clearly
- Asking frequently for repetition
- Straining to hear, turning their “good ear” to the source of sound
Tinnitus: Ringing in the Ears or Head
- Ringing/hissing/buzzing one or both ears
- Frustration and/or anxiety about the sound
Wax Removal
- We use irrigation, currettes and mini-suction to remove wax safely and comfortably
Sudden Hearing Loss
- Rapid onset hearing loss in one or both ears that occurs within 72 hours.
- Should be referred immediately for a hearing evaluation with an Audiologist. Stress that it is a sudden hearing loss and they will be seen the same day.
Dizziness or Balance Problems
- Feelings of unsteadiness or off-balance, light-headedness or as though the room is spinning.
Patients with Diabetes or Undergoing Chemotherapy
- Certain conditions and treatments can cause hearing loss