Little Rock

Hearing tests are crucial for assessing your hearing ability and identifying any issues. Here’s what to expect:

• Preliminaries: You’ll discuss your medical history and hearing concerns with the audiologist, followed by earplug use to quieten inner ear sounds.
• Otoscopic Examination: The audiologist examines your ears for blockages or abnormalities.
• Pure Tone Audiometry: Wearing headphones, you’ll listen to tones at different frequencies and volumes, signaling when you hear them. This maps your hearing threshold.
• Speech Discrimination Tests: You’ll listen to sentences against varying background noises and repeat them, assessing your auditory processing skills.
• Additional Tests (If Needed): These may include tympanometry for middle ear function, acoustic reflex tests, and otoacoustic emissions to gauge inner ear health.
• Results Review: The audiologist will explain the test results and discuss any hearing loss and treatment options.
• Treatment Discussion: If hearing loss is detected, you’ll explore solutions like hearing aids or tinnitus management tailored to your needs.