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Audiology is a health science and a rehabilitative health care profession. Audiologists study similar University Programs as other professionals we know such as Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists. However, their day to day tasks are more like those of an Optometrist. Audiologists   evaluate everything related to your ear and your hearing. They gather information, take measurements, counsel, and recommend appropriate rehabilitative treatment plans. There are a variety of solutions available to treat hearing, so the Audiologist is tasked to break that down and recommend the appropriate solutions for you. It takes about 6 years to become an Audiologist, starting with a 4-year undergrad, followed by a 2-3-year Audiology Master’s Degree, which is only offered in five Universities in Canada. Audiologists study topics such as Anatomy, Physiology, Physics, Acoustics and Perceptions of the Auditory System, Rehabilitation, Counselling and much more! Audiologists in O

At times, certain factors may lead to temporary perception of sounds in your ears. Exposure to loud sounds : Attending a loud music concert or having a night out at a bar may cause temporary tinnitus, which lasts only a day or two. When this happens, it typically causes temporary hearing loss. That said, if you listen to music at a high volume for long hours, or work in a very noisy environment, the constant exposure to loud sounds could trigger permanent hearing loss, and often chronic tinnitus as well. Medications : High doses of certain medications are known to cause acute, short-lived tinnitus that usually lasts for the duration of your drug usage. Once the patient stops taking the medication, the tinnitus almost completely vanishes. However, in cases of certain ‘ototoxic drugs’ the ringing may or may not completely stop, even after you stop using the medication. Consult with your Physician or Pharmacist if you think your tinnitus may be caused by one of your current medicat