Hearing Assessments

Hearing Assessments

Pure Tone Audiometry is performed in a soundproof booth. You will be asked to press a button or raise your hand everytime you hear a sound/tone. Further comprehensive tests will be carried out to determine the cause and type of hearing loss. E.g Otoscopy, tympanometry, etc.

Causes of Hearing Loss

  • The Ageing Process
  • Infections or chronic illnesses
  • Exposure to ongoing or extreme noise
  • Injuries
  • Genetic factors
  • Medication that can damage hearing
  • Meningitis
  • Diabetes
  • Stroke
  • High fever or elevated body temperature
  • Ménière's disease (a disorder of the inner ear that can affect hearing and balance)
  • Acoustic tumors
  • Heredity
  • Obesity
  • Smoking
  • Hypertension
  • Possible impacts of hearing loss

  • Decreased attention
  • Diminished understanding of speech
  • Trouble communicating with others
  • Diminished memory
  • Less willing to embrace the unknown
  • Declining job performance
  • Lack of acknowledgement by others
  • Irritability, stress, depression,
  • Withdrawal from social life, isolation
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