Ask a Health Professional Each week health professionals give their educated opinions on relat- able health questions. We believe that knowledge is power! 705 10th Ave. Menominee, MI (906)-864-2945 Herltage Johanna Zuehls, Au.D. Doctor of Audiology Question: I'm nervous to get a hearing test. Aren't you just going to try to sell me a hearing aid? A: Heavens no! A hearing test is a diagnostic tool those issues. Finally, I look to see if there is hearing loss. If the cars used to determine how hear the same, and I'm not worried well you hear. It is also a tool used to determine your baseline. Now, it is true that a hearing aid might be recommended, but it is far from being the only result. When I do a hearing examination, there are a few things I look for before giving any diagnosis or recommendation. The fi rst thing I am looking for is to see if the ears hear the same. After all, they are the same age and they've been exposed to the same types of noise, the ears should stay the same. If there is a difference between the cars, we that there is something affecting the hearing other than a standard hearing loss, I might recommend hearing aids - but not always. There are many times where there is a hearing loss where I might want to hold off on hearing aids for a little bit. I like to give my opinion and let you make the fi nal decision. You should never feel pushed or pressured into getting hearing aids. It's a big deal and it's a lot of work, but for those that a hearing aid is a good fi t, the results can be amazing! It is important for everyone to have a baseline hearing test in their fi le just in case something happens. To be able to look back and know where you were even a few years ago is information that we all want to have. Hearing loss is slow and predictable. If we can get an idea of where you are, we can pretty accurately predict where your hearing is going. Don't be afraid to get a hearing test! Whatever your results, you need to look further into the cause. Perhaps there was a viral attack on the car or perhaps it is more serious. It needs to be looked at either way. Another thing I look for when doing the hearing test is if you are actually hearing the way you should be hearing! Sometimes, fl uid in the ear or bone growth can affect the way you hear even though the nerve is working just fi ne. There are times a visit to your physician can clear up certain hearing issues. It is important to be able to identify will be respected for your decision. This is your journey and we would love to be there with you! Ask a Health Professional Each week health professionals give their educated opinions on relat- able health questions. We believe that knowledge is power! 705 10th Ave. Menominee, MI (906)-864-2945 Herltage Johanna Zuehls, Au.D. Doctor of Audiology Question: I'm nervous to get a hearing test. Aren't you just going to try to sell me a hearing aid? A: Heavens no! A hearing test is a diagnostic tool those issues. Finally, I look to see if there is hearing loss. If the cars used to determine how hear the same, and I'm not worried well you hear. It is also a tool used to determine your baseline. Now, it is true that a hearing aid might be recommended, but it is far from being the only result. When I do a hearing examination, there are a few things I look for before giving any diagnosis or recommendation. The fi rst thing I am looking for is to see if the ears hear the same. After all, they are the same age and they've been exposed to the same types of noise, the ears should stay the same. If there is a difference between the cars, we that there is something affecting the hearing other than a standard hearing loss, I might recommend hearing aids - but not always. There are many times where there is a hearing loss where I might want to hold off on hearing aids for a little bit. I like to give my opinion and let you make the fi nal decision. You should never feel pushed or pressured into getting hearing aids. It's a big deal and it's a lot of work, but for those that a hearing aid is a good fi t, the results can be amazing! It is important for everyone to have a baseline hearing test in their fi le just in case something happens. To be able to look back and know where you were even a few years ago is information that we all want to have. Hearing loss is slow and predictable. If we can get an idea of where you are, we can pretty accurately predict where your hearing is going. Don't be afraid to get a hearing test! Whatever your results, you need to look further into the cause. Perhaps there was a viral attack on the car or perhaps it is more serious. It needs to be looked at either way. Another thing I look for when doing the hearing test is if you are actually hearing the way you should be hearing! Sometimes, fl uid in the ear or bone growth can affect the way you hear even though the nerve is working just fi ne. There are times a visit to your physician can clear up certain hearing issues. It is important to be able to identify will be respected for your decision. This is your journey and we would love to be there with you!