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Speech Audiometry<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Speech audiometry is a very basic way to test for hearing loss \u2013 but it plays an extremely important role in your complete hearing evaluation.  Unlike other hearing tests, which measure a patient\u2019s hearing abilities, speech audiometry measures a patient\u2019s comprehension abilities. Audiologists often use speech audiometry in conjunction with other tests during a hearing loss evaluation. Speech…<\/p>\n

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Speech Delay<\/a><\/h2>\n
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As children grow, there are certain milestones parents look forward to, such as crawling, walking and speaking. By their first birthday, most children know a word or two; at 18 months, their vocabulary should consist of five to\u00a020 words and include simple two-word sentences. But these are rough guidelines. Every child progresses at a different…<\/p>\n

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Swallowing Disorders<\/a><\/h2>\n
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When you swallow, you are chewing food and moving it to the esophagus, a tube that connects to the stomach. Dysphagia, the medical term for difficulty swallowing, is characterized by the sensation of food or liquid getting stuck in the throat or chest. There are numerous factors that can cause swallowing difficulty, most of them…<\/p>\n

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Voice Disorders<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Keeping your voice healthy will ensure you are able to communicate properly, and for some people who rely on it to earn a living \u2013 singers, teachers and lawyers, for instance \u2013 good voice health is essential. These same individuals tend to put more strain on their vocal cords.  Even those whose professions don\u2019t require…<\/p>\n

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