Audiology is the branch of science and medicine that focuses on the study of hearing, balance, and related disorders. Audiologists are healthcare professionals who specialize in identifying, diagnosing, treating, and preventing hearing loss and balance disorders in individuals of all ages. Key areas within audiology include: 1. **Hearing Assessment**: Audiologists perform various tests to evaluate hearing ability, including pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, and tympanometry.
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