Audiometry

Audiometry

Audiometry is the testing of hearing ability. Typically, audiometric tests determine a subject's hearing levels with the help of an audiometer, but may also measure ability to discriminate between different sound intensities, recognize pitch, or distinguish speech from background noise. Acoustic reflex and otoacoustic emissions may also be measured. Results of audiometric tests are used to diagnose hearing loss or diseases of the ear, and often make use of an Audiogram.

TypeA. Subjective audiometry1. Pure tone audiometry2. Speech audiometryB. Objective audiometry1. Electronic response audiometry

See also

* Equal-loudness contours
* Audiogram
* Otoacoustic emission
* Pure tone audiometry


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