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AUDIOLOGY
Kambu Health dedicated Aboriginal Health Workers conduct hearing checks either at school or within our clinic facilities!
The initial screening test is a hearing assessment, which consists of:
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An Otoscopy (a visual inspection of the ear)
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An Tympanometry (a test of the middle ear), and
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An Audiometry Test (listening test)
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If any of the above tests are mildly outside of the normal range, then an appointment is immediately made for a three (3) month review to see if the conditions causing the hearing problems are short term.
If the tests are well outside of the normal range (or a second test identifies a mild range is still present) then a referral is made to a GP and possibly an Audiologist or ENT specialist for specialised treatment.
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Hearing checks are conducted in schools for kids between pre-primary and year seven, every three (3) months.
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Hearing check appointments can be made at Ipswich Clinic reception or by calling (07) 3810 3000.