Do some preparation before your Audiologist appointment in Taunton. This will enable them to give you the best possible service and sort out any problems with your hearing.
Your Current Medications
It is also important to bring a list of your current medications, including any over-the-counter medication or supplements you take. There are some antibiotics and some diuretics that can affect your hearing. The audiologist will be able to take this into account when testing your hearing.
Previous Hearing Test Results
Any previous audiograms or hearing test results are also useful to bring along to your appointment, as they can act as a baseline to compare against and highlight any changes to your hearing over time.
A Note of Difficult Listening Situations
Write down the situations where you have most difficulty hearing, for example: not being able to hear in noisy pubs, not being able to hear the TV, not being able to hear when on the phone. The audiologist will use these situations to assess your hearing and give you advice and treatment on how to manage in these situations.
Your Noise Exposure History
If you work in a noisy environment, have attended lots of live music events or gone to watch lots of motor sport events etc then it is worth thinking about the amount of time you have been exposed to noise and the way that long term exposure to noise can affect your hearing.
Your NHS Number and GP Details
Also bring your NHS Number and GP details as these will enable the audiologist to share any necessary records with you or refer you to another department or service if necessary. For Audiologist Taunton, visit imperialhearing.com/audiologist-near-me/taunton.
Arriving at the appointment with these 5 things will mean the time spent with the audiologist is actually spent on an assessment and/or giving you advice and treatment as required rather than filling in forms for admin.
