Adult Hearing Tests
An in-depth audiology evaluation uses a series of tests to evaluate your hearing. Our audiologists will take a case history, review your medical history and hearing health history, and complete otoscopy prior to testing your hearing.
Types of Hearing Tests
– Pure tone audiometry
– Speech audiometry
– Tympanometry
– Acoustic Reflexes
– Otoacoustic emissions
– Speech in Noise testing
Types of Hearing Loss
If hearing loss is found, identifying the type is key to determining whether treatment is possible. There are three main types:
– Conductive: Involves the outer or middle ear.
– Sensorineural: Involves the inner ear.
– Mixed: A combination of both conductive and sensorineural.
Conductive and mixed losses may be medically or surgically treatable. Sensorineural loss is typically permanent.
