What is Pure Tone Audiometry || PTA || Audiometry Test ?                                   

PTA  is  a basic test to identify whether there is a hearing loss or not for human ears. It is a subjective test where patient respond to sound signals applied through bone vibrator and headphone by using an Audiometer. A graph is prepared known as audiogram for both ears separately or jointly. The audiogram depicts the loss of hearing and its type. To get a better result test to be performed in specialized sound treated room by an Audiologist.

This test evaluates degree of audibility in several frequencies. An average of these thresholds (Speech freq. thresholds are known as PTA1 average) are calculated and defined as degree of hearing loss.

Degree of Hearing Loss as per Audiogram :

0-25 dB average - Normal hearing sensitivity.

26-40 dB - Mild degree hearing loss. In this degree of loss patients may not hear soft sound properly. Causes are - inattention to sound, difficulty in speech sound recognition when exposed to background noise and  sometimes patients may increased listening stress.

41-55 dB - Moderate degree hearing loss. In this degree of loss patients may face trouble in conversational speech.

56-70 dB - Moderately Severe degree hearing loss. In this degree of loss patients unable to hear most conversational speech.

71-90 dB - Severe degree hearing loss. In this degree of loss patients fails to hearing almost all conversational speech and it affects patients own voice quality.

91- > above dB - Profound degree hearing loss. In this degree of loss patients can't hearing anything of conversational speech and discrimination of speech is not possible. 

Preparation:- No significant preparation required.

Eligibility: patient should be in mentally sound condition and above 5 years of age (recommended)

PTA test duration: Average 15 to 25 min

This test is same like Pure Tone Audiometry. In this test few extra frequencies are measured to check the audibility of high frequencies beyond 8 kHz.

What is Tympanometry / Impedence Audiometry / Immittance Audiometry Test? 

Tympanometry test is done to check the mobility of tympanic membrane and its associate ossicles etc. It  evaluates the conditions of middle ear including Ossicles and sometimes Eustachin Tube conditions of an individual ear and it is an objective test.

Some times tympanometry test is done in combination with reflexometry test. Which identify acoustic reflexes of an human ear.

Preparation: - clean ear canal is mandatory.

Eligibility:- It is eligible for all age group.

Time duration:- 10-20 minutes. 

This test is same like Tympanometry with more advance report about Middle Ear and its associates parts conditions. In this case test is done using multiple frequencies. 

What is Tone Decay Test or T.D.Test of Human Ear?
The Tone Decay Test is perform to evaluate the conditions of Retro-Cochlea of a human being. A continuous sound is applied through a audiometer for one minute to identify the decay time of sound perceptions. On the basis of decay time one can identify whether there is Retro-Cochlea problem present or not.
Preparation:- Clean ear canal is mandatory
Eligibily :- It is eligible for all age group.
Time :- 20-30 minutes

What is Speech Audiometry or S.R.T & S.D.S?
In this test  audiologist will measure speech discrimination — also called word recognition ability. He or she will either say words to you or you will listen to a recording, and then you will be asked to repeat the words. The audiologist will measure your ability to understand speech at a comfortable listening level. S.R.T- speech reception thresholds and S.D.S – speech discrimination score.
Preparation:- Clean ear canal is mandatory
Eligibily :- It is eligible for age group above 6 years.
Time :- 20-30 minutes

What is Short Increment Sensitivity Index i.e. S.I.S.I Test of Human Ear?
The Short Increment Sensitivity Index (SISI) test evaluates the conditions of cochlea involvement for hearing loss of human being. Special incremental sound is generated through audiometer. A percentage graph is prepared - on hearing the number of very tiny sound increment (1dB) a patient ear can recognized.  The report is made whether Cochlea is in good condition or not.
Preparation:- Clean ear canal is mandatory
Eligibily :- It is eligible for age group above 6 years.
Time :- 20-30 minutes

What is Alternate Binaural Loudness Balance [A.B.L.B] test of human  ear?

This test is performed to identify the conditions of cochlea for unilateral severe to profound sensory neural hearing loss. Special test to be recommended by a physician.

Time duration vary from patient to patient.

Preparation:- Clean ear canal is mandatory
Eligibily :- It is eligible for age group above 6 years.

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What is BERA/ABR/BAER or Brainstem Evoked Audiometry Test of Human aer?
All the full forms of BERA are…
Brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) or
Brainstem evoked response audiometry (BERA) or
Audiotory Brainstem Response (ABR) is a test to measure the brain wave activity that occurs in response to clicks or certain tones. ABR will likely provide more qualitative and quantitative information regarding the function of the auditory nerve and brainstem pathways involved in hearing.

Test process of BERA:-
First of all, BERA can be done without the patient needing to do anything. After the cleaning process electrodes will be placed on the patient’s head and behind the ear during the. When the examination is done, the patient will be heard various sounds through headphones.
What are the risk factors of BERA?
It performed if a newborn or infant fails the hearing screening test given in the hospital shortly after birth. The BERA test is safe and does not hurt kids as well as adults. 
Important things to remember :-  Some special preparation is required for newborn/child/elderly people. Do not apply kajal, cream oil on face and, keep your child awake during the journey from your home to clinic. During test facial movement not allowed to get a better test result. Hence for children parents are requested to prepare child in such way that during testing children should be in sleeping condition.
 

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What is VEMP test of Human Ear?

VEMP full form is Vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP). VEMP test is relatively new vestibular testing techniques, that determines few vestibular related problems.

 VEMP test risk factors: - in this test there are minimum risk factors including patient may experience high sound exposure, but our audiologists are well aware of the risks and use safety protocols to prevent this risk to our patients.

Do’s & don’ts in VEMP & ENG TEST: -

Continue to take any medication for long term conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart related conditions, seizures, thyroid problems,
Stop taking the following medications for 72 hrs prior to exam (if not possible then minimum 48 hrs.) Tranquillizers, Anti-nausea, anti-vertigo sedatives, narcotics, Anti-histamines, sleeping pills or other types of central nervous system suppressants.
No alcohol 48 hrs prior to examination.
No makeup, lotion, sunscreen, creams on face or around the eyes,
Avoid eating heavy meal at least 3 hours prior to testing. Eat light breakfast or lunch depending on the time of your test.
No to wear contact lenses or wear glasses during test.
Bring someone with you who can drive you home.

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What is ENG test of human ear?               

Full form of ENG is Electronystagmography. ENG is a diagnostic test to record involuntary movements of the eye, this movement of eyes caused by conditions known as nystagmus. ENG test, i.e. done to detect other disorders affects of hearing & vision, dizziness or balance disfunctions.
Eligibility:- 
If the patient is suffering from moderate & above neck or back pain please avoid till recover.  
Mentally sound are eligible for the test as per physicians advice.
Contagious or infectious patients are not allowed for the test. 
Test procedure:-
Follow our professional guidance during the test.
You will lie on a bed, facing a bar with a small red light on it. The area around your eyes will be cleaned with an alcohol wipe and 3 electrodes will be placed around your eyes and forehead but will not cause any pain.
You will be asked to watch the red light on the bar with number of different eye movement test. 
You will be tested for one minute in each of the following positions: - sitting lying flat and lying on your left and right sides. 
Finally, tiny tube will direct water into your ears; each ear will flush for 30 sec with cool and warm water. 
Risk factors of ENG:- ENG is associated with minimal risks. Few people may experience dizziness or nausea during the test. Back or neck problems may be aggravated by rapid changes in position required for the test. The water caloric test may produce mild discomfort, at the time of booking confirm your previous complexity, so that nothing damage to be done during test.
N.B: - Patients are requested to inform all detail complexity before the test to our concern person. 

What is ENG test of human ear without Caloric?                 
Full form of ENG is Electronystagmography. ENG is a diagnostic test to record involuntary movements of the eye, this movement of eyes caused by conditions known as nystagmus. ENG test, i.e. done to detect other disorders affects of hearing & vision, dizziness or balance disfunctions.
Eligibility:- 
If the patient is suffering from moderate & above neck or back pain please avoid till recover.  
Mentally sound are eligible for the test as per physicians advice.
Contagious or infectious patients are not allowed for the test. 
Test procedure:-
Follow our professional guidance during the test.
You will lie on a bed, facing a bar with a small red light on it. The area around your eyes will be cleaned with an alcohol wipe and 3 electrodes will be placed around your eyes and forehead but will not cause any pain.
You will be asked to watch the red light on the bar with number of different eye movement test. 
You will be tested for one minute in each of the following positions: - sitting lying flat and lying on your left and right sides. 
 
Risk factors of ENG:- ENG is associated with minimal risks. Few people may experience dizziness or nausea during the test. Back or neck problems may be aggravated by rapid changes in position required for the test. The water caloric test may produce mild discomfort, at the time of booking confirm your previous complexity, so that nothing damage to be done during test.
N.B: - Patients are requested to inform all detail complexity before the test to our concern person. 
 

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