Hearing Tests

Signs & Symptoms Of Hearing Loss

Look out for these signs and symptoms to determine if you need to schedule a hearing test:

• You have difficulty in understanding the conversation between people or on a telephone If you feel that the other person is constantly murmuring or speaking softly, this could indicate a hearing problem
• You have difficulty in hearing in crowded areas You may feel that the words of your partner are getting drowned out due to the background noise
• You are unable to hear the television or radio and need to constantly increase its volume This is a warning sign when other members of the family find the volume to be too loud
• You get ringing or buzzing sounds in your ears This is known as tinnitus that is generally caused due to prolonged exposure to loud noises

Auditory Brainstem Response or ABR tests

This test is for a patient who has difficulty or cannot respond appropriately during the test, such as for new born babies, toddlers, or adults who are unable to communicate what they are hearing

Tympanometry tests

This test is for a patient who has difficulty or cannot respond appropriately during the test, such as for new born babies, toddlers, or adults who are unable to communicate what they are hearing

Hearing tests for babies

In addition to the ABR test, hearing tests for babies also include Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE), which checks for obstructions in and damage to the ear need a hearing test, then get in touch with our experts at Advance Hearing Centre to schedule the hearing test