Hearing test methods
Hearing test is one of the most important tests that helps diagnose hearing loss and determine its type and severity. Hearing test is usually performed by an audiologist using specialized equipment to measure how sensitive the ear is to different sounds.
Types of hearing tests
There are two main types of hearing tests
Air conduction hearing test This type of hearing test measures how sensitive the ear is to sounds that travel through the air.
Bone conduction hearing test This type of hearing test measures how sensitive the ear is to sounds that travel through the bones.
Hearing test can be performed in different ways depending on the type of
hearing loss that the doctor suspects.
Behavioral hearing test This type of hearing test is usually performed on infants or young children who cannot express themselves. The child raises their hand or presses a button when they hear a specific sound.
Objective hearing test This type of hearing test uses specialized equipment to measure the brains responses to sounds. The child does not need to interact with the tests directly.
Hearing test helps diagnose hearing loss and determine its type and severity. This diagnosis can help determine the appropriate treatment for hearing loss.
Conclusion
Hearing test is a safe and painless procedure that helps diagnose hearing loss and determine its type and severity. This diagnosis can help determine the appropriate treatment for hearing loss.
