I don’t have a lot to say today, but I know some of you might want to know how my appointment with the Audiologist went. He said I am having some hearing loss, especially hearing consonants. He told me hearing aids would help with both the hearing loss and the tinnitus. He wants me to see and ENT (otolaryngologist) to get a medical diagnosis because otherwise my health insurance won’t cover the hearing aids. I doubt my insurance will cover much of the cost anyway, and it will probably be an aggravating process.
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The process shouldn’t be too bad. The ENT has to check to see if there is some physical reason, like an obstruction or blockage, that is causing the hearing loss. Most likely the cause is gradual nerve loss. Stay in there. The benefits of being properly fitted with hearing devices is worth the aggravation.
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The Closet Professor 
August 2nd, 2024 at 12:36 pm
The process shouldn’t be too bad. The ENT has to check to see if there is some physical reason, like an obstruction or blockage, that is causing the hearing loss. Most likely the cause is gradual nerve loss. Stay in there. The benefits of being properly fitted with hearing devices is worth the aggravation.
August 2nd, 2024 at 8:51 pm
Excellent advice. I wish I had gotten a pair several years ago. I’m very glad I finally do have a pair. They are expensive, however.