Hearing testing for Adults

Now that i ve my set up for audiological services, here r a few pointers that i would like to share with my clients and readers.
Hearing testing of adults begins from the time the client enters the clinic. Conversation with the client gives us an idea about the possible severity of the hearing loss. I.e is the speech just audible to them or is it intelligible too!! Proper questioning helps us later with the choice of special tests needed for differential diagnosis.

1. Initially the Tunning fork tests must be performed (Rinne and  Weber).
2. then the Pure Tone Audiometry
3. It is very important to perform the Speech Audiometry, particularly from Differential diagnosis point of view and if the person needs a hearing aid.
4. impedance audiometry

Hearing aid trial is very important. The client should be informed about the hearing aids available which suit him and the reason behind selecting the aid. Encourage the client to read up, if he doubts our decision.



Ultimately it is the trust of the client which will determine whether he will come back to the clinic for a follow-up or not . Hence it is important that the clinician be ethical and honest to his profession.

hi again

hello readers,
am back after a looooooong personal hiatus. A lot has taken place on the professional front that i will be sharing with u over a period of time. FOr firsts, i have my dedicated Speech and Hearing Set up in Navi mumbai!. I ve restricted speech-langauge therapy only to children and Audiological practise is for both children and adults. Once again, my goal is not just rehabilitation, but also educating the client on his/her rights. I hope to do a good job!!.
Priya