Audiogram – Hear the World Clearly Again with Nawaloka Medicare’s Advanced Hearing Services
Our Audiology Department at Nawaloka Medicare Hospital offers comprehensive audiometric testing as well as expert interpretation of audiograms to provide accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans for our patients. An audiogram is a crucial diagnostic tool used to evaluate and measure a person’s hearing ability. It is a graphical representation of the hearing thresholds across various frequencies, helping to identify the degree and type of hearing loss. An audiogram test, also known as pure-tone audiometry, is usually performed in a soundproof room. The patient wears headphones or inserts earphones, and the audiologist plays a series of tones at various frequencies and volumes. The patient is asked to indicate when they hear a sound, usually by pressing a button or raising their hand. The audiogram is a chart that illustrates an individual’s hearing sensitivity. The test involves playing a series of sounds at different frequencies (measured in Hertz, Hz) and volumes (measured in decibels, dB) to each ear separately. The patient’s ability to hear these sounds is then recorded on the audiogram, creating a visual depiction of their hearing thresholds. An audiogram is a graph that shows a person’s sensitivity to sound. A series of sounds at various frequencies (measured in Hertz, Hz) and volumes (measured in decibels, dB) are played to each ear independently during the test. The audiogram is then used to capture the patient’s hearing thresholds, producing a visual representation of their hearing. How is an Audiogram Test Conducted? A soundproof room is usually used for conducting an audiogram exam, also known as pure-tone audiometry. The audiologist plays a sequence of tones at different frequencies and loudness while the patient wears headphones or puts in earphones. When a sound is heard, the patient is requested to signal, typically by clicking a button or raising a hand. The smallest noises at each frequency that the patient can hear are recorded by the audiologist. Interpreting Your Audiogram Results The audiologist will go over the audiogram results with you after the test, outlining the kind and extent of any hearing loss that may be present. They will talk about potential reasons and, if necessary, suggest suitable courses of action or additional testing. The audiologist will help you choose and be fitted for any recommended assistive devices, such as hearing aids. Our audiology department at Nawaloka Medicare Hospital is committed to offering precise audiometric evaluations and caring treatment. Our team of skilled audiologists is available to assist you in achieving optimal hearing health, whether you need specialized treatment, a basic check-up, or assistance with hearing problems.