A hearing test is a diagnostic evaluation used to assess an individual's ability to hear different sounds, frequencies, and speech. If you experience difficulty hearing conversations, frequent ear infections, or ringing in the ears, a hearing test can help determine the cause and severity of the issue.

Types of Hearing Tests

1. Pure-Tone Audiometry – Measures the ability to hear different pitches and volumes.
2. Speech Audiometry – Assesses how well you understand speech at various volume levels.
3. Tympanometry – Evaluates middle ear function and detects blockages or infections.
4. Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Test – Checks inner ear (cochlear) function, often used for newborn screening.
5. Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER) – Tests nerve pathways between the ear and brain