Audiometric Test Sydney: Everything You Need To Know

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If you have been facing difficulty in hearing, there may be more to it than simply ear-wax.

The science of audiometry is complex and has within it several areas to discover. It can be tough deciphering by yourself the specific hearing loss that you are suffering from and you may need a specialist for the same.

Hearing Aids’ Professionals has devised an array of tests and procedures and a team of audiometrists to help you with this.

What is audiometry?

Audiometry can be simply defined as the science of measuring the hearing acuity for variations in sound intensity. There are numerous audiometric tests that help determine the hearing issue. Once it is determined exactly what your condition is, it will enable the professionals to assist you with the right hearing aid after a thorough and precise audiometric testing Sydney.

The tests will measure your ability to hear at different frequencies. This is an important factor to consider while choosing a hearing aid.

Audiometry tests

Audiometric tests Sydney ...
... are of two types:

Objective audiometry test Sydney

These are said to be objective, as the hearing aid specialist Sydney measures the electrical activity in different areas of the auditory pathway. As the name suggests, the participation of the subject is not required, and thus they give impartial results.

Subjective audiometry test Sydney

These are further of two types, and they require the participation of the subject.

Speech testing: In course of the test, the subject is required to hear words at different volumes while using earphones. The aim of the test is to ascertain the volume at which the subject is able to hear the words clearly.

Pure-tone audiometric tests: Frequency-specific pure tones are employed in the liminal pure-tone audiometry test, and the subject’s response to these are measured.

How does this help detect hearing loss?

Well, it does more than that. The degree, type and configuration of the hearing loss is tested, and thus hearing aids are crafted in keeping with this.

In the supraliminal audiometry, hearing disturbances are tested.

Thus, the subjective audiometry test Sydney suffices to serve as indications of the patient’s personal hearing problems. There is no -one-size-fits-all.

The results of audiometric testing in Sydney

For you to get an idea of exactly what the results of a frequency pure-tone test indicate, here is a chart. The average hearing threshold is used as a marker, and your results are expressed in decibels of hearing loss. (dB of HL).

Normal hearing: threshold below 20 dB HL.
Slight hearing loss: 20 – 40 dB HL.
Moderate: 40 -70 dB HL.
Severe: 70 -90 dB HL.
Profound: 90 – 120 dB HL.
Total deafness: above 120 dB HL.

When should you go in for an audiometry test in Sydney?

Do you need to go in for a hearing test when you start missing out on what’s being said at dinner?

Or will that pass on its own?

Well, you never can tell how bad a hearing loss can get. Often it may be just a case of water having gone in while you were showering or a cold.

However, people who have suffered a hearing loss or permanent deafness often recommend whether you are experiencing minor or major symptoms, it is best to get it checked.

These are the scenarios in which it would be advisable to go in for a pure-tone hearing test:

Old age: Once you are over 60, it is best to get a hearing check-up done every once in a while. Presbycusis, or hearing loss due to old age is a common feature.

Diseases: Various bacterial and viral diseases can have hearing loss as a side-effect. Meningitis, jaundice, etc are all known to be a threat to the hearing organs.

Profession: Factories and industries and for that matter even mining, are occupations wherein a person is exposed to loud noises every day. This may affect the hearing capacity on a long-term basis, and it is advisable to get a pure-tone audiometry test done if you have been associated with such work.

The hearing aid specialist will interpret the results for you.

What are you waiting for?

An audiometry test Sydney is now closer than ever.

Contact us today.

Hearing Aids’ Professionals is an independent local hearing specialist committed to delivering patient-centric and affordable hearing services in Sydney and surrounding areas.