Audiology
SBL Fayette County Hospital
Physician's Specialty Clinic
650 West Taylor St., 2nd Floor
Vandalia, IL 62471
618-283-5531
fax: 618-283-4933
Hours:
8 am to 4 pm – Tuesday & Wednesday
Audiology provides a complete range of diagnostic and rehabilitation services to patients of all ages to assess the structure and function of the auditory and vestibular systems. Audiologists also provide complete hearing aid services. Audiologists work with other healthcare professionals such as otolaryngologists, speech language pathologists, nursing and social services professionals.
Hearing Aids
There is a strong stigma associated with wearing hearing aids. Some people are afraid they will look old or handicapped, or that wearing one is not cool. However, technology has advanced considerably so that hearing aids today are virtually invisible to see and undetectable when wearing. Hearing is an important part in enjoying life. Unfortunately, 1 in 10 Americans experience some degree of hearing loss. Hearing loss is not limited to older people. In fact, 65 percent of people with hearing loss are under the age of 65. Most hearing loss happens gradually and people adapt without realizing it.
- Do you ask people to repeat themselves?
- Do you need to face the speaker to hear what is said?
- Does it sound like people are mumbling or slurring their words?
- Do you struggle to hear in crowded places?
- Do you like the volume on the TV or radio louder than other people?
- Do you hear ringing or buzzing in your ears?
