Now that you’ve learned some of the facts about hearing loss and Sound Voids™, you can take the first steps toward prevention or treatment. The following questionnaire has been adapted from a self-assessment tool created by the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Please take the time to answer each question as accurately as possible.
When To Get A Hearing Test
Most hearing loss develops gradually, so the signs are difficult to detect. To make a quick check on how you are hearing, answer these 10 questions. If you answer yes to two or more, then you would benefit from a more thorough audiologic exam.
1. Do people seem to mumble or speak in a softer voice more than they use to?
YES
NO
2. Do you feel tired or irritable after a long conversation?
YES
NO
3. Do you sometimes miss key words in a sentence?
YES
NO
4. Do you frequently need to ask people to repeat themselves?
YES
NO
5. Do you have difficulty understanding the conversation in a crowded room?
YES
NO
6. Do you often turn the volume up on the TV or radio?
YES
NO
7. Does background noise bother you?
YES
NO
8. Is it sometimes hard to hear the conversation on the telephone?
YES
NO
9. Do you sometimes not hear the doorbell or telephone ring?
YES
NO
10. Are your family or friends complaining about your hearing?
YES
NO
If you answered YES to two or more of these questions, you should schedule a hearing test with an audiologist. Following that testing, the audiologist can tell you whether you have a hearing loss, as well as the nature and extent of the hearing loss. If a hearing loss is detected, the audiologist will recommend the appropriate course of action.
Do You Need A Hearing Test?
Your hearing is a precious gift – one you need to take care of or run the risk of losing it. An important part of hearing care is having your hearing checked periodically. There are several levels of hearing evaluation, from a basic hearing test to more complex diagnostic tests for specific problems.
Basic Hearing Testing
A basic hearing test is performed in a quiet area (preferably a Sound Booth). An audiometer is a device that produces various pitch sounds (frequencies) at different levels (intensities). The person responds by either raising his/her hand or pushing a button.
The results are charted on an audiogram, which gives the audiologist an indication of whether hearing is within normal limits or if a problem may exist.
If a hearing loss is detected, usually more testing is performed to better define the nature and extent of the hearing loss and to determine which treatments or referrals are needed.
Additional diagnostic testing
There are many other tests that can be performed by the doctor of audiology to understand the extent and possible cause of the loss. Each evaluates a different part of the ear. Some of the typical tests performed are:
Tympanogram – tests the eardrum and the middle ear (the space behind the eardrum)
Acoustic reflexes – measures the movement of the tiny bones behind the eardrum
Otoacoustic emission (OAE) – checks the function of the tiny little “hair cells” in the inner ear
Speech testing – evaluates the effect of the hearing loss on understanding of speech. Sometimes this is performed both in quiet and with a background noise, using live or recorded voice
Videonystagmography (VNG) – evaluates the part of the inner ear controlling balance. Usually performed on individuals who experience dizziness or balance problem
Call us for a no-obligation hearing screening (715) 760-9327.
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Hearing Self Assessment
Now that you’ve learned some of the facts about hearing loss and Sound Voids™, you can take the first steps toward prevention or treatment. The following questionnaire has been adapted from a self-assessment tool created by the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Please take the time to answer each question as accurately as possible.
When To Get A Hearing Test
Most hearing loss develops gradually, so the signs are difficult to detect. To make a quick check on how you are hearing, answer these 10 questions. If you answer yes to two or more, then you would benefit from a more thorough audiologic exam.
If you answered YES to two or more of these questions, you should schedule a hearing test with an audiologist. Following that testing, the audiologist can tell you whether you have a hearing loss, as well as the nature and extent of the hearing loss. If a hearing loss is detected, the audiologist will recommend the appropriate course of action.
Do You Need A Hearing Test?
Your hearing is a precious gift – one you need to take care of or run the risk of losing it. An important part of hearing care is having your hearing checked periodically. There are several levels of hearing evaluation, from a basic hearing test to more complex diagnostic tests for specific problems.
Basic Hearing Testing
A basic hearing test is performed in a quiet area (preferably a Sound Booth). An audiometer is a device that produces various pitch sounds (frequencies) at different levels (intensities). The person responds by either raising his/her hand or pushing a button.
The results are charted on an audiogram, which gives the audiologist an indication of whether hearing is within normal limits or if a problem may exist.
If a hearing loss is detected, usually more testing is performed to better define the nature and extent of the hearing loss and to determine which treatments or referrals are needed.
Additional diagnostic testing
There are many other tests that can be performed by the doctor of audiology to understand the extent and possible cause of the loss. Each evaluates a different part of the ear. Some of the typical tests performed are:
Call us for a no-obligation hearing screening (715) 760-9327.