Visiting an audiologist regularly is crucial to your health. An audiologist can perform several tests on you that help spot a problem in your hearing and act accordingly.

Hearing tests performed by an audiologist

One of the tests performed by an audiologist is the pure-tone test or air conduction test. In this test, the audiologist measures a patients ability to hear sound at different volumes.

Another test is the bone conduction test, where a small oscillator box is placed behind the patient’s ear using a headband. The oscillator sends vibrations to the inner ear, and the audiologist records the patient’s response to the sound.

 The speech test measures the lowest volume a patient can hear when spoken to. Acoustic reflex testing, on the other hand, measures muscle contraction in the middle ear to determine whether there is hearing loss and its location.

Getting these tests regularly done can help your audiologist detect a problem in your hearing before it progresses and thus prevent further loss. Treatment for hearing loss is also more effective when given early on.

Sometimes, an underlying condition such as hypertension and diabetes could cause hearing loss. Going for a check-up will allow your audiologist to link your hearing loss to such a condition when appropriate and recommend treatment.

When to replace a hearing aid

There are several reasons to replace a hearing aid. Sometimes, your current hearing aid might no longer be effective, so you need to change it. A change in your hearing might also necessitate a new hearing aid that will work better for your needs. 

With the technology surrounding hearing aids improving every day, some people might want to buy a more advanced gadget. Some hearing aids come with the added advantage of streaming audio directly into them or reduced background noise.

Before getting a new hearing aid, it is essential to talk to your audiologist to get proper guidance. Your audiologist could run a few tests to see any change in your hearing and give you an accurate reading of your new hearing level. This information will guide you on the type of hearing aid to get.