What are the 2 types of hearing test?

Types of Tests Used to Evaluate Hearing in Children and Adults

• Pure-Tone Testing.
• Speech Testing.
• Tests of the Middle Ear.
• Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR)
• Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs)

What are the test used for hearing?

An audiometry evaluation is a painless, noninvasive hearing test that measures a person’s ability to hear different sounds, pitches, or frequencies.

What tests do audiologist do?

Audiologists do three main types of tests: Otoscopy – The audiologist will look in your ear canal with an ‘otoscope’ and magnifying pen light. He will be checking for ear wax, blockages, or any problems with your ear canal or ear drum. Tympanometry – This will test your middle ear function.

What does dB HL mean on a hearing test?

The term dB HL describes your hearing loss in decibels. If you can only hear sounds when they are at 30 dB, you have a mild hearing loss. You have a moderate hearing loss if sounds are closer to 50 dB before you hear them. To find out how loud common sounds are, visit the noise page.

What types of tests and treatments do audiologists perform?

What types of tests and treatments do audiologists perform?

• Diagnostic hearing tests.
• Audiologic evaluations.
• Hearing aid fittings and consultations.
• Hearing aid repairs and maintenance.
• Aural rehabilitation.
• Pediatric hearing loss detection and treatment.
• Hearing loss prevention and protection programs.

How does an audiologist do a hearing test?

The hearing test, which is called pure-tone audiometry, involves sitting in a soundproof room, wearing headphones and pressing a button every time you hear a sound. This test is painless and normally lasts around 15 minutes. Your audiologist may do some other tests, depending on the type of hearing loss you have.

What kind of tests do audiologists do?