Hearing Tests
One in five Americans experiences hearing loss, making it essential to get your hearing checked to set a baseline and find out if there is any issue. Signs of hearing loss include: having to ask others to repeat themselves, trouble hearing women and children, regularly increasing the volume on the TV or radio, and difficulty following group conversations. If you observe any of these symptoms, think about scheduling a hearing test at Adirondack Audiology. Our professionals specialize in hearing assessments and offer screenings, industrial hearing evaluations, and live speech mapping.
Diagnostic Hearing Evaluation
If you think you might have hearing loss, the first step is to get a diagnostic hearing evaluation from an audiologist. Our hearing evaluation consists of several testing methods, including:
Air conduction testing
Bone conduction testing
Distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAE) testing
Speech testing
Tympanometry or acoustic immittance testing
Tinnitus Assessment
The experts at our office will go over your medical history, symptoms, and any medications you are taking. They will use this information to decide which tests to perform, creating a clear understanding of your hearing. After this, they will explain your results and suggest treatment if necessary.
Industrial Hearing Tests
Hearing loss can result from being around loud or harmful sounds. A frequent place where noise-induced hearing loss happens is in the workplace. This is why we provide industrial hearing tests to assess the noise level in your job and whether your work has played a role in your hearing loss. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set up a range of rules and procedures for employers to follow to create consistent hearing safety measures. These standards involve hearing protection programs that inform employees about noise risks, promote the use of appropriate hearing protection, and conduct regular hearing tests.
Live Speech Mapping
If you are diagnosed with hearing loss, your audiologist will probably suggest hearing aids as the most suitable treatment. After you choose the right hearing aids for your situation, the audiologist will use live speech mapping to fit your devices correctly. Live speech mapping employs computer technology to adjust hearing aids to meet your unique hearing needs, leading to a more comfortable fit and fewer changes needed. Learn more about our hearing tests and live speech mapping by scheduling an appointment with a professional at Adirondack Audiology.
Are You Ready To Hear Better?
Concerned that you, or someone you love, may be struggling with hearing loss? Contact us to learn how we can help!