A little bit about us
The Ronelle Fourie practise has started nearly 17 years ago and we thrive on excellent client service. We have a dedicated team that are passionate about giving our patients the ability to enrich the connections to their loved ones and enhance communication while providing a professional and friendly service. Our team is there to provide you with advice and focus on your individual needs when finding a solution.
Hearing tests
Hearing Aids
Tinnitus
A little bit more about Tinnitus
Possible Causes of Tinnitus
Excessive Wax:
Excessive wax can be determined by an otoscopic examination.
Hearing Loss:
Tinnitus can be associated with a form of mild hearing loss.
Noise Exposure:
Hearing loss can be caused by excessive noise exposure which can damage the inner hair cells and lead to tinnitus.
Certain medication:
Some medications can cause Tinnitus, like aspirin, Tylenol and Advil
Treatment Options for Tinnitus:
Removal of Wax:
Options of wax removal can be discussed but will depend on the status of the eardrum
Hearing Aids:
In many cases, amplification on a hearing loss can relieve symptoms of Tinnitus. The option of hearing aids that incorporates sound therapy for tinnitus are available. Different types of noises can be used with or without amplification to provide relief for tinnitus.
Counseling:
Hearing aids and sound therapy can be stressful, hence these treatment options should be accompanied by education, counseling and stress management. It might be beneficial to include professionals from other fields.
Ways of protecting
your hearing
Use hearing protection devices (such as earplugs and earmuffs) when you cannot avoid loud sounds.
Limit the length of time of exposure to loud sounds.
Stop using cotton swabs in your ears
What hearing tests will be done?
Otoscopic Examination
The Otoscopic Examination is done by looking into the ear with a light to inspect the outer ear canal and eardrum.
Otoscopic Examination
The Otoscopic Examination is done by looking into the ear with a light to inspect the outer ear canal and eardrum.
Pure Tone Audiometry
Pure Tone Testing Audiometry is the key test in establishing the patient’s hearing levels.
Different tones are presented to the ear after which it will be required of the patient to press a button to indicate that the tone was heard.
Both Air Conduction Testing and Bone Conduction Testing must be done to establish the type and degree of hearing loss.
Tympanometry Testing
Tympanometry is a test done by inserting a small probe into the outer part of the ear canal, a slight pressure is built up in the ear and measurements are done in the form of a tympanogram.
Tympanograms provide valuable information regarding the functioning of the middle ear and can indicate perforations of the eardrum, abnormal pressure, fluid build-up in the middle ear and increased or decreased mobility of the eardrum and middle ear structures.
Acoustic Reflex Testing
Acoustic reflex measurements are done to measure the involuntary muscle contraction that occurs in the middle ear in response to loud sounds.
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