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

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   This type of hearing loss allows hearing at low and high frequencies, with most of the hearing loss occurring at the mid-frequencies. #5. Unilateral Hearing Loss Audiogram

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. Noise-induced hearing loss - Wikipedia

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   Hearing loss is typically quantified by results from an audiogram; however, the degree of loss of hearing does not predict the impact on one's quality of life. [27] The impact that NIHL can have on daily life and psychosocial function can be assessed and quantified using a validated questionnaire tool, such as the Hearing Handicap Inventory for ...

6. Hearing range - Wikipedia

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   Hearing range describes the frequency range that can be heard by humans or other animals, though it can also refer to the range of levels. The human range is commonly given as 20 to 20,000 Hz, although there is considerable variation between individuals, especially at high frequencies, and a gradual loss of sensitivity to higher frequencies ...

7. Hearing Aid Fitting: What to Expect - AOL

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   For instance, if your audiogram reveals high frequency hearing loss but indicates good speech understanding, the primary goal will be to amplify sounds in the high frequencies to make speech ...