Did you know there’s a difference between your Ear, Nose, & Throat doctor and an audiologist? Crazy right? But it’s true. In fact, after you first visit your primary care physician for any hearing loss difficulties, they will refer you to either an ENT specialist or an audiologist. There are several reasons why you lose your hearing, and these specialists can help you better than anyone. It could be something as simple as your sinuses are blocked, in which you will be provided the correct path for a remedy, or something much more serious. It’s important to understand why you would need to go to one doctor versus another so you can get your diagnosis as soon as possible. Here are the main differences in what both doctors can do for you.