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Frequently asked questions about general hearing related issues.

What are the different kinds of hearing professionals?

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An Audiologist is a university qualified hearing health care professional with a post graduate degree in Audiology. They specialize in all non medical aspects of hearing impairment. An Audiometrist holds a TAFE certificate in the assessment of hearing and the fitting of hearing aids. An Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Doctor specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of medical problems. BHC shares its premises with one of Canberra's leading Ear, Nose and Throat doctors, Dr. Peter Chapman, in order to fully cater to all your hearing needs.

What is a sensorineural hearing loss?

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A sensorineural loss is a hearing impairment where the source of the problem is in the inner ear or auditory nerve. May sometimes be referred to as nerve deafness. It is caused by lesions of the hair cells in the cochlea and the neurons of the auditory part of the VIIIth cranial nerve.

What is a conductive hearing loss?

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A conductive loss is a hearing impairment where the source of the problem is the outer or middle ear. It is caused by a lesion of the conductive mechanism.

What is tinnitus and what causes it?

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Tinnitus is a ringing or other sound perceived in the ear usually only heard by the affected person. There are many causes of tinnitus including hearing loss (particularly noise-induced), ear disease, stress, or neck, jaw or teeth problems. If you suffer from tinnitus it is recommended you seek a medical opinion as to its possible cause. BHC offers a comprehensive treatment programme specifically designed for tinnitus sufferers.