Schedule your comprehensive hearing assessment today. Early detection of hearing issues can significantly improve treatment outcomes and quality of life.
A hearing assessment, also known as an audiologic evaluation, is a comprehensive series of tests designed to evaluate a person's ability to hear. It's a crucial step in identifying and addressing hearing loss or other auditory problems. At Naadam / Hearingplus Hearing, our expert audiologists conduct thorough assessments to determine:
At Naadam / Hearingplus Hearing, your assessment begins with a detailed case history, where our audiologist will ask about your medical history, any symptoms you're experiencing, and your lifestyle factors that might impact your hearing. This is followed by an otoscopy, where we visually inspect your ear canal and eardrum using an otoscope.
The core of the assessment includes pure-tone audiometry to measure your ability to hear sounds at different frequencies and volumes, speech audiometry to evaluate your understanding of spoken words, tympanometry to assess middle ear function, acoustic reflex testing to measure muscle contractions in response to sounds, and otoacoustic emissions testing to evaluate inner ear function.
Based on these comprehensive tests, our audiologists will develop a personalized treatment plan to address your specific hearing needs, which may include hearing aids, assistive listening devices, or other therapies.
A comprehensive hearing assessment typically takes 60-90 minutes. This allows sufficient time for all necessary tests and a thorough discussion of the results and recommendations.
No, a hearing assessment is completely painless. The tests are non-invasive and designed to be comfortable. You'll simply be asked to respond to different sounds and follow simple instructions.
For adults with no hearing concerns, it's recommended to have a baseline test at age 50 and then every 3-5 years. For those over 60 or with known hearing issues, annual testing is recommended. Children should be tested at birth and then as part of regular health check-ups.
Bring your medical history information, a list of current medications, any previous hearing test results if available, and your health insurance information. If you currently use hearing aids, bring them along as well.
Yes, at Naadam / Hearingplus Hearing, our audiologists will discuss your test results with you immediately after the assessment. You'll receive a detailed explanation of your hearing status and recommendations for any necessary treatments or interventions.
