The audiologist at Apollo Audiology will evaluate your hearing abilities and if a hearing loss is present, determine the type, degree, and configuration of that hearing loss.
Consider Getting a Hearing Assessment If You:
Struggle to hear conversations, especially in noisy environments
Frequently ask others to repeat themselves
Experience ringing, buzzing, or whooshing in your ears (tinnitus)
Have a family history of hearing loss
Work in noisy environments or are exposed to loud sounds
What To Expect
A hearing assessment involves several steps:
Medical History: Your audiologist will begin by asking about any factors that might affect your hearing.
Physical Exam: The audiologist will check for obstructions or abnormalities in the ear.
Pure-Tone Audiometry: This test involves listening to a series of tones to determine the quietest sounds you can hear at each frequency.
Speech Audiometry: You will listen to and repeat speech at different volumes to evaluate your ability to hear and understand speech.
Tympanometry: This test measures the movement of your eardrum in response to changes in air pressure, helping to identify potential medical issues with the middle ear.
Bone Conduction Testing: This test bypasses the outer and middle ear by sending sound vibrations directly to the inner ear.
Benefits of a Hearing Assessment
Identifying hearing loss early helps improve outcomes.
A personalized treatment plan, based on your test results, can be developed.
Tailored solutions will enhance your ability to communicate effectively, reducing the impact of hearing loss on your daily life.
Preventive Care: Your assessment can identify issues that could lead to future hearing loss, and we can take proactive measures.