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I have noteworthy hearing loss confirmed by testing by an audiologist. no medical workup has been done to determine why - should there be? if so, by whom? (have already had extensive work ups done for other reasons unrelated to this).

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

An otologist: An ENT specialist, who further subspecializes in diseases of the ears and hearing, a neurologist input nay be helpful too. A teaching / university hospital can be the place to go, wish you wellness

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 9/1/2019

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