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Hearing plays an important role in communication, learning, work, and everyday interaction. Changes in hearing ability can develop gradually and may sometimes go unnoticed until they begin to affect daily life. Audiometry is a specialized hearing assessment used to evaluate how well a person can hear different sounds, frequencies, and levels of intensity.
At Saibaba Diagnostics & Labs, our Audiometry services help assess hearing sensitivity and identify possible hearing loss or other hearing-related concerns. Using appropriate audiological equipment and standardized testing methods, our services provide valuable information that can assist healthcare professionals and hearing specialists in evaluating an individual’s hearing health.
Audiometry is a non-invasive diagnostic hearing test that measures a person’s ability to hear sounds at different frequencies and intensities.
During the examination, the patient listens to a series of sounds through headphones or specialized earphones. The sounds may vary in pitch and loudness, and the patient indicates whenever a sound is heard.
The responses are recorded and used to create an audiogram, which provides a graphical representation of the individual’s hearing sensitivity.
Audiometry can be performed for people of different age groups, depending on their ability to participate in the test and the clinical requirement.
Audiometry is generally performed in a quiet environment to minimize background noise and improve the accuracy of the assessment.
The patient is usually seated in a sound-controlled room or testing area. Headphones or insert earphones are placed over or inside the ears.
The audiologist or trained professional presents sounds at different frequencies and volumes. The patient is asked to respond whenever a sound is heard.
The responses are recorded and used to determine the softest sounds the individual can hear at different frequencies.
The results are then represented on an audiogram.
An audiogram is a graph that displays the results of a hearing test.
It typically shows:
1. Frequency – the pitch of the sound, measured in Hertz (Hz)
2. Hearing level – the intensity of the sound, measured in decibels (dB)
The audiogram helps the hearing professional understand the patient’s hearing sensitivity across different frequencies.
Hearing ability may not be the same across all frequencies. A person may hear certain pitches normally while experiencing reduced sensitivity at other frequencies.
The audiogram therefore provides more detailed information than simply asking whether a person can hear or not.
An audiogram is a graph that displays the results of a hearing test.
It typically shows:
1. Frequency – the pitch of the sound, measured in Hertz (Hz)
2. Hearing level – the intensity of the sound, measured in decibels (dB)
The audiogram helps the hearing professional understand the patient’s hearing sensitivity across different frequencies.
Hearing ability may not be the same across all frequencies. A person may hear certain pitches normally while experiencing reduced sensitivity at other frequencies.
The audiogram therefore provides more detailed information than simply asking whether a person can hear or not.
Audiometry offers several important benefits when evaluating hearing health.
Objective Hearing Assessment
Audiometry provides measurable information about hearing sensitivity rather than relying only on a person’s description of their hearing ability.
Identifies Hearing Loss
The test can help determine whether hearing sensitivity is reduced and whether the change affects one or both ears.
Determines Degree of Hearing Loss
The results can help classify the severity and pattern of hearing loss.
Helps Monitor Hearing Over Time
Repeat testing can allow healthcare professionals to compare results and identify changes in hearing sensitivity.
Supports Further Treatment
Audiometry results can provide useful information for ENT specialists, audiologists, and other healthcare professionals when determining appropriate next steps.
Hearing is an important part of communication and quality of life. Protecting your ears from excessive noise and seeking professional evaluation when hearing changes occur can help support long-term hearing health.
At Saibaba Diagnostics & Labs, our Audiometry services provide valuable information about hearing sensitivity and can support healthcare professionals in identifying and managing hearing-related concerns.
We provide a wide range of diagnostic services ranging from complete health check-up packages for citizens & corporates to super-specialty tests
We provide a wide range of diagnostic services including Master health checks and preventive screening for individuals and corporates
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