Audiologists in Singapore are healthcare professionals who specialise in assessing, diagnosing, and managing hearing and balance disorders across all age groups.
Audiology focuses on identifying hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), dizziness, balance disorders, and other hearing-related conditions. Audiologists perform comprehensive hearing assessments, recommend appropriate treatment options, and provide rehabilitation, including hearing aid fitting and ongoing hearing care.
Common Conditions Managed by Audiologists
Audiologists commonly assess and manage:
Hearing Loss
Tinnitus (Ringing in the Ears)
Balance Disorders
Vertigo
Earwax-related Hearing Problems
Age-related Hearing Loss
Noise-induced Hearing Loss
Hearing Aid Assessment and Fitting
Hearing Screening for Adults and Children
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Hearing Loss
Tinnitus
Balance Disorders and Vertigo
Hearing Assessments
Hearing Aids
What's the Difference Between an Audiologist and an ENT Specialist?
Although both professionals care for hearing-related conditions, their roles are different.
An audiologist specialises in assessing hearing and balance. They perform hearing tests, diagnose hearing loss, fit hearing aids, and provide hearing rehabilitation.
An ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) specialist is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck. ENT specialists can prescribe medication, perform surgery, and treat medical conditions such as ear infections, sinus disease, and certain causes of hearing loss.
Audiologists and ENT specialists often work together. If a hearing assessment identifies a medical condition requiring further treatment, the audiologist may refer you to an ENT specialist.
When Should You See an Audiologist?
You should consider seeing an audiologist if you experience:
Difficulty hearing conversations
Frequently asking others to repeat themselves
Ringing or buzzing in the ears
Sudden or gradual hearing loss
Dizziness or balance problems
Difficulty hearing in noisy environments
Concerns about a child's hearing or speech development
The need for a professional hearing assessment
Early assessment can help identify hearing problems before they significantly affect communication, work, education, or quality of life.
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