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Audiology update - Second hearing test since getting hearing aids


Just a brief one as I'll blog properly about it after we meet ENT. Elis had his first hearing test since he got his hearing aids in March & his hearing hasn't changed in the slightest. Good that it's not worse but as he's been refusing his aids lately I was hoping it may have improved a little but it really hasn't while even the audiologist noticed his mouth breathing is more audible.

Now that we've got a recent audiogram we can hopefully meet our ENT (ear/nose/throat) consultant soon & see what he thinks about Elis' tonsils & adenoids. I will hopefully get around to writing a little about how the hearing test was performed as it is quite interesting to watch so this post will hopefully be updated in the coming weeks.

Having talked through the different options with the audiologists (we've been lucky to work with the same team throughout Elis' care the last 2+ years & I have a lot of trust in them as we've built a good relationship) we have 2 different pathways ahead of us pending the ENT review.

If the consultant feels his breathing & sleep apnoea needs the tonsils & adenoids out we will opt for one attempt at grommets during the same operation (I don't want him to have multiple operations for grommets). Having the two removed often helps clear a lot of the fluid build up in the ears so the procedure may help Elis on the two issues. However if they don't need to be removed we will stick to with the hearing aids & continue to avoid grommets for the time being. Feeling happy with both options, and whatever the outcome his hearing will continue to be monitored for the coming years so we'll still work with our lovely audiology team.

(We treated ourselves to a Mickey D's in the car as we live so far from one 😉 and I'm hoping we won't have more Dundee trips for a while.)

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