Hearing loss is often undiscovered, but screening is easy.
Screening for hearing loss should be part of the routine physical examination, but it is often not done because of time constraints. We present a quick and easy office screening test that measures the functional impact of hearing loss. We also review the steps of audiologic management that follow referral by the primary care physician.
Newman
Craig W
CW
Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Disorders, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA. newmanc@ccf.org
Sandridge
Sharon A
SA
D000368:Aged; D001299:Audiometry; D006310:Hearing Aids; D034381:Hearing Loss / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence; D012017:Referral and Consultation