“Can an audiologist help my daughter's hearing loss?”

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“Can an audiologist help my daughter's hearing loss?”

My daughter has hearing loss in one ear. Can an audiologist help my daughter's hearing loss?

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**Dr. Claudine Smith** Family Practitioner Bronx, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Claudine Smith Family Practitioner Bronx, NY

That's a great place to see

**Teresa Goggin** Speech-Language Pathologist New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Teresa Goggin Speech-Language Pathologist New York, NY

Yes, have your pediatrician send out a referral for one.

**Tami El Habachi** Speech-Language Pathologist McKinney, TX · Accepted Answer

Tami El Habachi Speech-Language Pathologist McKinney, TX

An audiologist can help with hearing loss through various treatment options.

**Meredith Puryear** Speech-Language Pathologist Bedford, VA · Accepted Answer

Meredith Puryear Speech-Language Pathologist Bedford, VA

I would greatly encourage an appointment with an Audiologist to help find the reason and possible treatment for the hearing loss. Best of luck!

**Adrienne Bagwell** Speech-Language Pathologist Monticello, AR · Accepted Answer

Adrienne Bagwell Speech-Language Pathologist Monticello, AR

The short answer is yes. An audiologist can assist with devices that may be able to improve auditory perception as well as discuss other options.