Why is this procedure done?
This procedure tests your ability to hear. Sounds may be loud or soft. They also have different tones. Some are low and others are shrill or high pitched. Audiograms can detect many kinds of hearing loss. ‚
What will the results be?
You will find out how well you hear. This test may also help your doctor understand more about the kind of hearing loss you have. ‚
What happens before the procedure?
- Your doctor will take your history and do an ear exam. If needed, your doctor will clean your ears before the test.
- Your doctor may use a tuning fork. This is tapped and held near your head. It is also touched on the bone behind your ear.
What happens during the procedure?
- You will sit in a soundproof booth and wear earphones. These are connected to the machine that makes sounds for the test.
- You will hear a sound in one ear. You will push a button or raise your hand on the side where you hear the sound. You may also have to repeat the word you hear.
- The doctor may place a probe in your ear. This will measure how much your eardrum moves with different air pressure and sounds.
- The test takes about an hour.
What happens after the procedure?
- Your doctor will talk about the results from the audiogram with you.
- You can go home right after the test.
What follow-up care is needed?
Your doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your progress. Be sure to keep these visits. During your follow-up, your doctor will tell you if more treatment is needed. ‚
What problems could happen?
There are no problems with this test. ‚
Where can I learn more?
NHS Choices ‚
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hearing-tests/Pages/Introduction.aspx ‚
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