One of the most common tests in ENT (ear, nose, and throat) consultations is audiometry.
It’s simple, painless, and helps determine whether you hear well—or if you might need a
little extra help.
What Is an Audiometry Test For?
It allows us to detect hearing loss in both adults and children and to determine whether it
affects high or low frequencies.
What Does the Test Involve?
You wear headphones inside a soundproof booth or a quiet room.
You’ll hear sounds of different tones and volumes.
You indicate each time you hear them.
The test can also be performed using bone vibrators (bone conduction audiometry) or words (speech audiometry).
What Can It Detect?
Conductive hearing loss (problems in the outer or middle ear, such as earwax plugs or otitis).
Sensorineural hearing loss (problems in the inner ear or auditory nerve).
Mixed hearing loss.
It can also help identify hidden hearing loss or age-related hearing loss.
What Happens Next?
Depending on the results, your doctor may recommend further tests, treatment, a hearing aid—or simply reassure you that everything is fine.
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