Hearing Tests
If you suspect that you may be experiencing hearing loss or any other sound sensitivity disorder, it is crucial to take the first step of scheduling a comprehensive hearing evaluation. At The Hearing and Tinnitus Center of Dallas-Fort Worth, our skilled and knowledgeable hearing specialist specializes in administering thorough hearing tests. By doing so, they can precisely assess the extent of your hearing loss and provide personalized treatment options that are best suited for your needs.
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Audiometry:
Audiometry testing is a universally accepted method for assessing hearing capabilities. In this diagnostic process, individuals put on headphones and listen to sounds at different frequencies and volumes. For instance, if a sound is detected in the left ear, the individual is asked to lift their left hand. The responses are meticulously monitored and documented throughout the test to ensure precise outcomes.
Speech testing:
Pure tones alone do not provide a complete picture of your hearing abilities. Hence, we will perform a speech test for a more accurate evaluation. In this test, you'll be asked to repeat a predetermined list of words and phrases. This is designed to assess how well you can perceive and comprehend spoken language. By examining your ability to recognize speech, we can gain important information about your auditory sharpness.
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More about hearing tests:
The testing:
Hearing evaluations are usually conducted in a serene, controlled setting. In the test, you will wear headphones and listen to a variety of sounds, speeches, or tones. Our team will carefully monitor your reactions and document them for further study.
It’s standard procedure to conduct several diagnostic tests as part of your hearing evaluation, with each test specifically designed to detect different forms of hearing impairment. After all the tests have been administered, our team will meticulously analyze your results.
The results:
Tests like audiometry are designed to gather enough information to pinpoint the source, nature, and extent of hearing impairment. The results of these tests are often depicted on an audiogram, a specialized graph with two axes: volume (in dB) and pitch.
The audiogram illustrates your hearing capacity, with data points marked at the threshold of each tone tested. This inclusive portrayal enables the audiogram to show: the range of perceivable pitches, any hearing deficiencies, and the degree and severity of potential hearing loss. It’s usual for early hearing loss to affect one particular frequency more than others. As such, it’s not unusual to see specific drops in certain sections of an audiogram.