http://hearing-aids-pittsburgh-pa.com If you want to know the type and degree of hearing loss you are experiencing, you must have a complete hearing evaluation which will plotted and measured on an audiogram.

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2. Interpreting Hearing Loss Test
Results: How to Read an
Audiogram

3. If you want to know the
type and degree of hearing
loss you are experiencing,
you must have a complete
hearing evaluation which
will plotted and measured
on an audiogram

4. This test may consist of:
*A visual inspection of your ear and ear canal.
*A pure tone hearing test in which an audiometer will
transmit a series of sounds at a variety of volumes.
*A speech test during which you will listen to a series of
one and two syllable words at various volumes.
*A speech in noise test to see how well you can hear and
understand speech in a noisy environment.

5. The results of your tests will be recorded
on a graph called an audiogram which
reflects your hearing loss in frequencies
and decibels

6. Test results
showing the softest
level that you hear
each frequency are
recorded on this
graph

7. Hearing in the 0-20dB is the
normal range; 25-40 dB is a mild
loss; 45-65dB is a moderate loss,
70-90dB is severe and beyond
that is a profound loss.

8. Ranges at which you have
difficulty hearing certain
consonants (which can make
understanding certain words
difficult) will also be noted

9. Your ability to follow along and
understand your hearing loss test
results as plotted on an audiogram
will help you partner with your
audiologist to choose the best
treatment for your individual needs.

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