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Harford County Aegis “Ask A Doctor” – My husband hasn’t been hearing like he used to. How do I know when it’s time to see an audiologist?

Q: My husband hasn’t been hearing like he used to.  How do I know when it’s time to see an audiologist?

A: The best time to see an audiologist is the moment you notice there may be a hearing issue.  A lot of people mistakenly wait to see an audiologist until they think they’re ready to get hearing aids.  But that’s kind of like waiting to see a cardiologist until you’re ready to get a pacemaker.  If part of your body isn’t working like it used to, you should have it checked out.  While hearing loss is usually benign, it could be a sign of a more serious medical condition, like a tumor.  While this is rare, it’s not the type of thing you want to ignore.  And at the opposite end of the spectrum, it could just be earwax!

Answered by Dr. Matt Perry, Au.D. – audiologist and owner of Harmony Hearing & Audiology, located in Festival at Bel Air, 5 Bel Air S Pkwy, Ste. 1411, Bel Air, MD 21015 – (410)569-5999