Diagnostic Testing
Pure Tone Audiometry
You will be seen by a clinical audiologist who specialises in the assessment and management of hearing issues. During the appointment, a series of clinical observations and tests will be conducted.
The history of your symptoms is particularly important. We will ask you a series of questions to understand the issues you are experiencing.
Using an otoscope, we will examine your ear canal health. They will ensure the canal is free from occluding wax or debris and check the physical appearance of the tympanic membrane (eardrum).
Pure tone audiometry is performed while you sit in a soundproof booth wearing headphones. We will play a range of tones at different volume levels into one ear at a time. Your hearing thresholds will be determined based on your responses.
Tympanometry
You will be seen by a clinical audiologist who specialises in the assessment and management of hearing problems. During the appointment, a series of clinical observations and tests will be conducted.
The history of your symptoms is particularly important. We will ask you a series of questions to understand the issues you are experiencing.
Using an otoscope, we will examine your ear canal health. They will ensure the canal is free from occluding wax or debris and check the physical appearance of the tympanic membrane (eardrum).
Tympanometry is a test used to assess the function of the middle ear by lightly changing the air pressure in the ear with an ear plug.
Acoustic Reflex Testing
You will be evaluated by a clinical audiologist who specialises in diagnosing and managing hearing issues. During your appointment, we will perform a series of observations and tests to thoroughly assess your hearing.
Your symptom history is essential, so we will ask detailed questions to understand your condition comprehensively.
An otoscope will be used to examine the health of your ear canal. The audiologist will ensure the canal is free of wax and debris and will check the physical appearance of your tympanic membrane (eardrum).
Additionally, the acoustic reflex test will measure the response of the muscles behind your eardrum to short, loud tones. Although these tones are loud, they are safe and will not harm your hearing.
Eustachian Function Test
You will be seen by a clinical audiologist who specialises in assessing and managing hearing problems. During your appointment, the audiologist will conduct various observations and tests.
Your symptom history is crucial, and the audiologist will ask you detailed questions to understand the issues you are experiencing fully.
We will use an otoscope to examine the health of your ear canal, ensuring it is free from occluding wax or debris and checking the physical appearance of the tympanic membrane (eardrum).
To determine how well your Eustachian tube is functioning, we will test the middle ear by gently changing the air pressure in your ear with an ear plug. This will help assess how effectively the Eustachian tube is opening and closing.
Otoacoustic Emission
You will be seen by a clinical audiologist who specialises in assessing and managing hearing problems. During your appointment, the audiologist will conduct several observations and tests.
We will ask you a series of questions to gain a comprehensive understanding of the issues you are experiencing.
Using an otoscope, we will examine your ear canal to ensure it is free from occluding wax or debris and to check the physical appearance of your tympanic membrane (eardrum).
To determine the function of your inner ear, we will conduct an otoacoustic emissions test. A soft plug will be placed in your ear, which will play tones while a computer records the responses.
Speech Audiometry
You will be seen by a clinical audiologist who specialises in assessing and managing hearing problems. During your appointment, the audiologist will conduct various observations and tests.
Your symptom history is crucial, we will ask you detailed questions to gain a comprehensive understanding of the issues you are experiencing.
Using an otoscope, we will examine your ear canal to ensure it is free from occluding wax or debris and to check the physical appearance of your tympanic membrane (eardrum).
To further understand your hearing difficulties, speech testing will be performed. We will ask you to repeat words and sentences played through your headphones, both with and without background noise.
Tinnitus Match And Mask
This appointment is designed to help your clinical audiologist or referring consultant better understand your tinnitus and how you perceive it.
Your symptom history is crucial, and we will ask you detailed questions to gain a comprehensive understanding of the issues you are experiencing.
Using an otoscope, we will examine your ear canal to ensure it is free from occluding wax or debris and to check the physical appearance of your tympanic membrane (eardrum).
The appointment will begin with a hearing test to assess your hearing thresholds. This will be followed by tests to determine the pitch, volume, and masking level of your tinnitus.
