speech reception threshold<\/a> (SRT), or the faintest speech you can understand 50 percent of the time. This is compared with your pure-tone test results to confirm the diagnosis. In addition, your ability to separate speech from background noise will be recorded. <\/p>\n\n\n\nSpeech testing may be administered in either a quiet or noisy environment; results are recorded on the audiogram for easy visual reference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tympanometry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tympanometry is a test of the middle ear used to detect fluid, wax buildup, eardrum perforations and tumors. It measures movement of the eardrum in response to air pressure; the results are recorded on a chart called a tympanogram. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Acoustic Reflex Testing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The acoustic reflex test measures involuntary muscle contractions of the middle ear, and is used to determine the location of your hearing problem (the ossicles, cochlea, auditory nerve, etc.) as well as the type of hearing loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) are sounds generated by vibrations of the hair cells in the cochlea of the inner ear. OAE testing utilizes a tiny probe fitted with a microphone and speaker that is used to stimulate the cochlea and measure its response. Individuals with normal hearing will produce emissions; when a hearing loss exceeds 25-30 decibels, no sound will be produced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This test helps determine whether there is a blockage in the ear canal, excess fluid in the middle ear or damage to the hair cells of the cochlea. OAE testing is often included in newborn hearing screening programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Call Blue Ridge Hearing Center at (828) 264-4545<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Audiology evaluations consist of a series of tests used to determine whether a hearing loss exists and, if so, measure its type, degree and configuration. An audiologist will assess the results of each individual test in order to develop a treatment plan geared toward your unique hearing loss. Who Should Be Given an Audiology Evaluation?…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":201,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"(828) 264-4545 | There are many types of hearing tests to identify what type and severity of hearing loss a patient has. Learn more about them here.","_seopress_robots_index":"","schema":"