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2. How to Read An Audiogram (Hearing Test) - AOL

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   The degree of hearing loss does not always mean that speech clarity is affected to the same degree as the level of hearing loss. For example, someone with moderate hearing loss may still have good ...

3. Audiogram - Wikipedia

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   Audiograms are unable to measure hidden hearing loss, [15] [16] which is the inability to distinguish between sounds in loud environments such as restaurants. Hidden hearing loss is caused by synaptopathy in the cochlea, [17] as opposed to sensorineural hearing loss caused by hair cell dysfunction. Audiograms are designed to "estimate the ...

4. Pure-tone audiometry - Wikipedia

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   The shape of the audiogram resulting from pure-tone audiometry gives an indication of the type of hearing loss as well as possible causes. Conductive hearing loss due to disorders of the middle ear shows as a flat increase in thresholds across the frequency range. Sensorineural hearing loss will have a contoured shape depending on the cause.

5. Diagnosis of hearing loss - Wikipedia

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   The severity of a hearing loss is ranked according to ranges of nominal thresholds in which a sound must be so it can be detected by an individual. It is measured in decibels of hearing loss, or dB HL. The measurement of hearing loss in an individual is conducted over several frequencies, mostly 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 2000 Hz and 4000 Hz. The hearing ...

6. 7 Common Symptoms of Hearing Loss + Tests, Treatment ... - AOL

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   A comprehensive hearing test can determine the type and severity of the hearing loss. ... Hearing loss is a common problem, but that doesn't mean you have to live with it. It can have a ...

7. Audiometry - Wikipedia

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   There are four defined degrees of hearing loss: mild, moderate, severe and profound. Hearing loss may be divided into four types: conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss, central auditory processing disorders, and mixed types. Hearing loss may be unilateral or bilateral, of sudden onset or progressive, and temporary or permanent.