Common Questions About Hearing

Does "deaf" mean hear nothing ?

"Deaf" means hearing loss in different types and level. Few people hear nothing. We can use "hearing loss"and "hearing difficultly"to replace "deaf". Please consult your audiologist if you can't be sure how is your hearing.

Range of hearing loss

Can hearing aids help me ?

Hearing aids and cochlea can help you listen to the sound, but can't recovery to normal. There are many factors influenced the hearing development. Experts surgest that paitent should fit two hearing aids to balance the hearing, in order to hearing clearly and natural.

Do a single ear hearing loss intervention?

Yes

Results of infant OAE is refer. Does he or she need intervention?

You can't intervent until you know the true hearing loss. You'd better not give intervention before 6 month year old.

What's the gold standard in children hearing loss?

Usually speaking, the BOA ,VRA ,PA and questionnaire are the gold standard in diagnosing children hearing loss.