Diagnostics·Diagnostics
Audiometry
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Overview
Audiometry is a hearing test that measures how well you can hear sounds of different pitches and volumes. It helps your doctor find out if you have hearing loss and how severe it is.
Key facts
- Audiometry measures your ability to hear sounds at different frequencies (pitches) and volumes.
- The test is painless and usually takes about 30-60 minutes.
- Results are shown on a graph called an audiogram, which helps diagnose the type and degree of hearing loss.
Audiometry is a very common test used by audiologists and ear specialists. Millions of people have it each year, especially as they get older or if they have hearing concerns.
Audiometry can be done on people of any age, from newborns to older adults. It is often used for children who may have hearing issues, adults with noise exposure, and older adults with age-related hearing loss.