Audiology
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Audiology
Our certified audiologists in Malaysia provide comprehensive audiology care and personalised solutions for individuals of all ages. Audiology at Island Hospital offer a wide range of audiology services, from diagnostic hearing and balance disorders to fitting and fine-tuning the latest hearing aids.
Audiology and Hearing Aid Centre in Penang, Malaysia
Audiology in Malaysia is a medical field that focuses on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing and balance disorders such as hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo. The causes of these disorders may result from factors such as aging, trauma, diabetes, and exposure to high-frequency noise.
Our audiologists specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of hearing, balance, and auditory disorders across all age groups. These hearing disorders are intricate, encompassing medical, psychological, and social aspects, often affecting education and employment.
Audiology in Island Hospital offer tailored audiological assessments and solutions, including the fitting and fine-tuning of advanced hearing aids. Their expertise leads to improved well-being and better management of hearing and balance challenges.
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Conditions and Treatments
Procedures offered and conditions treated at Island Hospital includes (but not limited to) the following:
- Hearing assessments and diagnosis
- Newborn hearing screening
- Hearing Aids fitting and services
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Implantable hearing devices
- Tinnitus Retraining Therapy
Audiology FAQs
ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists diagnose and treat disease related to ear, nose, and throat that include surgical approaches. Audiologists specialize in diagnosing and managing hearing and balance issues, the treatments include non-surgical procedures like hearing aids.
Hearing loss can be caused by multiple factors such as aging, genetics, trauma, prolonged exposure to loud noises, head injuries, ear infections, certain medications, or medical conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure.
Hearing test is not painful at all. It’s non-invasive, painless, and usually takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete.
Yes, hearing aids can help improve hearing for most people with mild to severe sensorineural hearing loss, and they can be tailored to your specific hearing loss and lifestyle needs.
However, traditional hearing aids may not be effective for individuals with profound hearing loss. In such cases, surgically implanted devices may be recommended. It’s advisable to consult with a specialist if you have similar concerns.
You may require a doctor’s referral for some insurance claims. In most cases, you can book an appointment directly.