Hearing health is key to maintaining a good quality of life, promoting communication and preventing the social isolation resulting from hearing loss. With the aim of offering specialised and personalised care, HLA La Salud has Otoaudio, a reference unit in audiology that provides a comprehensive service for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of hearing disorders.

Specialist care

The Audiology Unit has highly qualified professionals and state-of-the-art technology to perform comprehensive audiological tests, enabling the early detection of hearing impairments and the establishment of the most appropriate treatment for each patient.

Among the services offered, adult and paediatric hearing assessments, the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss and tinnitus, the personalised fitting of hearing aids, and ongoing monitoring to ensure the best progress in each case stand out.

Advanced technology in the service of hearing health

The unit performs advanced diagnostic tests, including auditory evoked potentials, a technique that makes it possible to assess the functioning of the auditory pathway and is extremely useful for diagnosing certain conditions, particularly in those patients in whom it is not possible to obtain a response through conventional tests.

Warning signs of hearing loss: when to see a specialist

Hearing loss can develop progressively and, in many cases, go unnoticed for a while. Identifying the early symptoms and carrying out a hearing assessment enables appropriate treatment to be started and the patient's quality of life to be preserved. Some of the signs that may indicate the need to see a specialist are:

• Difficulty following conversations, especially in noisy environments.
• Need to turn up the volume on the television, radio or electronic devices.
• The sensation of hearing sounds, but not correctly understanding the words.
• Frequently asking for things to be repeated.
• Perception of ringing, buzzing or noises in the ears (tinnitus).
• Difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds, such as children's voices or certain ringtones.
Should any of these symptoms appear, a hearing check can help to detect potential abnormalities and evaluate the most appropriate treatment options. With this service, HLA La Salud reaffirms its commitment to healthcare excellence, offering its patients comprehensive hearing care alongside the professionals at Otoaudio, technological innovation and a personalised approach tailored to every need.