Audiometry is a set of measures intended to identify a person’s hearing.
We can differentiate pure-tone and speech audiometry.
Pure-tone audiometry is conducted in a soundproof testing room. The patient raises his hand or presses a button upon hearing a sound. Sounds of different frequencies are tested. Pure-tone audiometry assesses air conduction (using earphones) and bone conduction (using vibrators placed behind the ear).
Speech audiometry is also conducted in a soundproof testing room. It evaluates speech understanding using lists of words (said to be phonetically balanced) presented at different intensities. The test is conducted using earphones.
Audiometry is recommended for:
At Physimed, we offer you:
Hearing screening
Routine hearing screening is done by a nurse during medical check-up. An audiometric evaluation via earphones is performed. If the results turn out positive for hearing loss, a more sophisticated audiogram (a complete audiologic evaluation) is recommended to be performed by an audiologist.
Complete audiologic evaluation
Complete audiologic evaluation is conducted by an audiologist. The test includes the assessments of pure-tone and speech audiometry (air conduction and bone conduction) and the assessment of tympanic membrane mobility. Also, the audiologist conducts a comprehensive evaluation of individual needs and explains the results. The audiologist will refer you for medical treatment or prescribe hearing aids or assistive hearing, as needed.
If you have a prescription for a hearing test or wish to have a hearing test, call 514 747-8185 to book an appointment. Our hearing specialists, audiologist and ear-nose and throat specialist work in partnership to better suit your needs.
Phone:
514 747-8185
