Hearing keeps us connected to the world, but impairment can impact daily life. Factors like genetics, aging, noise exposure, and infections contribute to hearing loss. At Louisiana ENT Specialists in Lafayette, we focus on early detection and personalized care. Our services include advanced diagnostics and surgical solutions to improve your auditory health.
Hearing Testing at Louisiana ENT
Hearing tests are quick, non-invasive assessments that evaluate auditory function. At Louisiana ENT Specialists, we provide comprehensive evaluations for all ages, from newborns to seniors, to detect hearing loss early and recommend personalized treatment solutions.
- Pure-tone audiometry: This test measures the softest sounds a person can hear across various frequencies, establishing their hearing thresholds.
- Bone conduction testing: Used to differentiate between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, this test identifies whether the issue originates in the outer/middle ear or the cochlea/nerve pathways.
- Speech audiometry: By evaluating speech detection and understanding, this test offers practical insights into how hearing loss affects communication.
- Auditory brainstem response (ABR): A specialized test that assesses the auditory nerve and brainstem pathways, often used for patients unable to complete traditional hearing tests.
- Otoacoustic emissions (OAE): This test evaluates cochlear function by detecting sound responses generated within the inner ear, providing an objective measure of hearing health.
- Tympanometry: This examination assesses the middle ear by measuring eardrum movement in response to pressure changes, helping diagnose fluid buildup, perforations, or blockages.
