Speech Audiometry
Frequent Complaints of Ear Fullness:
A feeling of pressure or blockage in the ears, affecting hearing.
Accurate Speech Audiometry for Enhanced Hearing and Communication Assessment.
At Sreenika Speech and Hearing Center, we specialize in Speech Audiometry, a comprehensive evaluation of how well an individual can hear and understand speech. This assessment helps identify hearing issues, particularly in noisy environments, by testing speech discrimination. Our expert audiologists provide precise evaluations to guide appropriate interventions, ensuring improved speech perception and communication abilities.
- Measures speech perception and understanding.
- Assesses hearing sensitivity in real-life conditions.
- Identifies issues with speech discrimination.
causes of Speech Audiometry
- Hearing Loss : Difficulty distinguishing speech sounds due to hearing impairment.
- Speech Disorders : Conditions affecting speech clarity and understanding.
- Noise Exposure : Chronic exposure to loud environments affecting speech perception.
- Aging : Age-related hearing decline, especially in speech frequencies.
- Middle Ear Disorders : Conditions like otitis media affecting hearing and speech clarity.
- Head Trauma : Injury to the auditory processing centers in the brain.
- Genetic Factors : Hereditary hearing impairments impacting speech understanding.
Symptoms of Speech Audiometry
Trouble hearing or comprehending speech, especially in noisy environments.
Struggling to form clear or accurate speech sounds.
Difficulty following conversations, even in quiet settings.
Often asking others to repeat themselves.
Hearing some sounds or words clearly, but not others.
Trouble understanding words, especially when they are spoken rapidly.
The Most Frequently Asked Questions
About Speech Audiometry
Speech Audiometry is a hearing test that evaluates how well an individual can hear and understand speech.
The test involves listening to and identifying speech sounds at various volumes, helping assess speech discrimination.
It helps identify hearing loss or disorders that specifically affect speech recognition and clarity.
No, Speech Audiometry is a non-invasive, painless test that involves listening to sounds.
You’ll listen to speech sounds through headphones and repeat words or sentences for the audiologist.