Atlanta ENT's Hearing Health Care Centers provide a full range of diagnostic testing and state-of-the-art hearing aid services. Our experienced staff of licensed audiologists is dedicated to providing clinical excellence and unsurpassed patient care. If required, the physicians of Atlanta ENT, Sinus and Allergy Associates are always available to diagnose and treat special conditions. This partnership between physicians and audiologists provides patients with the best in hearing health care services.
Click on the links below for more information about our Hearing Health Care Centers.
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Newborn, pediatric and adult hearing evaluations
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Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE)
Beneficial in the auditory evaluation of newborns and the difficult to test
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Auditory Brainstem Response Testing (ABR)
Neurological assessment and auditory threshold determination
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Electronystagmography (ENG)
Dizziness and balance assessment
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Electrocochleography (EcochG)
Beneficial in the diagnosis of Endolymphatic Hydrops/Meniere's Disease
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Electroneuronography (ENOG)
Assessment of facial nerve function in such cases as Bell's Palsy
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Complete selection of hearing aid technologies for adult and pediatric patients.
Includes the most advanced technologies available
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Trial period for all hearing aid purchases
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Routine hearing aid cleanings and checks
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Hearing aid maintenance and repair
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Assistive Communication Devices including FM systems
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Discount Battery Club
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Musician ear plugs
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Swim plugs
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Custom earmolds for use with cell phones, CD/MP3 players, etc.
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Dry and Store
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Dry Aid Kits
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Batteries
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Ear Bandits
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TV Ears
For most, hearing loss develops so gradually that it often goes unrecognized by the person involved. Recognizing and accepting hearing loss in your self or someone you know is critical. Please take a moment to answer the following questions. Your responses will help determine the need for further hearing assistance.
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Do you have trouble understanding conversation in noisy environments or group settings?
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Do you notice that you can "hear" but cannot always "understand" what others are saying?
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Do your friends or family members complain that you turn the television volume up to loud?
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Do you often have to ask others to repeat themselves?
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Do you avoid social settings because you can't hear well and fear that you'll respond improperly?
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Do you feel that you would hear better if others would just stop mumbling?
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Do you notice more difficulty understanding women and children's voices?
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Do you have a problem hearing on the telephone?
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Do you have trouble understanding church services?
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Does your family express frustration about your hearing problem and ask you to seek help?
If you answered "YES" to any of the above questions, we recommend that you contact The Hearing Centers of Atlanta ENT, Sinus and Allergy Associates for a complete hearing evaluation. Discover better hearing now!
Did You Know?
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6 out of every 1,000 babies are born with permanent hearing loss.
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50% of babies born with hearing loss have no medical history placing them at risk.
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The average child identified with hearing loss is not identified and fitted with hearing aids until at least 2 years of age.
The most critical period for speech and language development takes place between birth and 4 years of age. Undetected and untreated hearing loss can lead to delayed speech/language development, social problems and academic difficulties.
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Expected Age |
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Birth to 3 months |
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Turns eyes to search for location of sound
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Imitates own noises ("Ba-ba," "oohs," etc.)
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Will notice rattles and other sound-making toys
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3 to 6 months |
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Responds to own name
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Will look around for source of sounds (i.e dog barking, telephone ringing, someone's voice)
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Will understand "No," "Bye-Bye," and other common words)
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6 to 10 months |
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10 to 15 months |
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15 months to 18 months |
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Uses 1 to 2 word questions or phrases ("Go bye-bye" and "more juice")
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Can point to body parts or pictures in a familiar book when asked
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Will listen to simple stories or songs
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1 to 2 years |
Don't wait! If your child does not fall within these developmental guidelines, contact The Hearing Centers of Atlanta ENT, Sinus and Allergy Associates for a complete hearing evaluation. A child is NEVER too young to have their hearing tested.
To schedule an appointment with our Hearing Health Care Center, please call 404-256-7500 for the Sandy Springs office, 770-425-7199 for the Marietta office and 678-904-4390 for the North Druid Hills office.
