| | | | | with a light at the end. This device helps to see inside |
| Many of us fear going for various medical tests and | | | | the ear and check if there is anything damaged. |
| exams because we are not sure what the procedure | | | | |
| entails. A hearing test, on the other hand, is a fairly | | | | You are then required to sit in a soundproof booth |
| standard and simple procedure, and should be done by | | | | wearing earphones or ear plugs, which is connected to |
| anyone who may have a hearing impairment. | | | | an audiometer. The audiometer produces sounds and |
| | | | | tones of different levels and frequencies, which is |
| But what exactly does a hearing test do? Well, it | | | | transmitted to each individual ear. |
| evaluates the sensitivity and accuracy of your hearing, | | | | |
| determining what type of hearing impairment you may | | | | The hearing aid audiologist charts the loudness on an |
| have. This test is performed by licensed audiologist, | | | | audiogram, which is a graphical representation of how |
| who is the only professional qualified to conduct such a | | | | well your ear responds to different levels of |
| test. | | | | frequencies. While still sitting in the booth, you are |
| | | | | asked to raise to raise your hand or press a button |
| The test is pretty straightforward. Your audiologist will | | | | whenever you hear the sound being sent to your ears. |
| firstly try to gain some insight into your history with | | | | |
| hearing impairments. Questions that he may ask will | | | | The hearing aid audiologist records all the information |
| revolve around typical noises you are always exposed | | | | he receives and analyses it. The extent of your |
| to, including how loud and how often they occur. These | | | | hearing loss is based on which frequencies you could |
| are typical questions and aims to help the hearing aid | | | | or could not hear. |
| audiologist find possible causes of the damaged | | | | |
| hearing. | | | | A hearing test is vital if you are thinking about fitting in |
| | | | | a hearing aid. This test measures the level of your |
| Questions about past illness may also be raised. This is | | | | hearing impairment and determines what type of |
| because various illnesses are often linked to hearing | | | | adjustments the hearing aid needs. |
| loss. This will help the hearing aid audiologist devise the | | | | |
| most accurate solution possible. | | | | Having a hearing test done is not a big deal, and should |
| | | | | be conducted if you have any sort of hearing |
| The hearing aid audiologist will also look inside your ear | | | | impairment. |
| with an otoscope, which is a small cone shape scope | | | | |