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If you think there may be problems with your hearing or are experiencing ear pain, your doctor may ask you to perform a hearing test to assess, diagnose and recommend treatment options.<\/span><\/p>\n A hearing (audiology) test examines how well your hearing functions and performs. The test measures your ability to hear sounds of different pitches and volume to help determine if there are any issues with your hearing and guide treatment options.<\/p>\n Many people incorrectly think they need to visit a dedicated audiology centre to have their hearing tested. In fact your GP can ask a series of preliminary hearing questions and perform basic hearing tests during your check-up.<\/p>\n Hearing loss is a common occurrence for Australian\u2019s of all ages. Signs you may need a hearing loss test may include:<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong>\/\/<\/span><\/strong> Understanding people only if they are standing right in front of you Hearing loss is a common occurrence for Australian\u2019s of all ages. Signs you may need a hearing test may include:<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong>\/\/<\/span><\/strong> Understanding people only if they are standing right in front of you A hearing test is a simple, painless, and quick procedure that can be done at the doctors office. There are various hearing tests available depending on what your doctor wants to test for. Some common tests include:<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong> \/\/<\/span><\/strong> Pure tone test \u2013 Test of how loud a tone needs to be for you to hear it. A machine plays tones and beeps at increasingly louder volumes until you press a button indicating you have heard the tone. A hearing test is a simple, painless, and quick procedure that can be done at the doctors office. There are various hearing tests available depending on what your doctor wants to test for. Some common tests include:<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong> \/\/<\/span><\/strong> Pure tone test \u2013 Test of how loud a tone needs to be for you to hear it. A machine plays tones and beeps at increasingly louder volumes until you press a button indicating you have heard the tone. Hearing tests are non-invasive and do not have any risks involved. Hearing tests do not cause any pain or discomfort.<\/p>\n No, there is no preparation necessary before taking a hearing test. <\/p>\n Arrange your appointment. You\u2019re only 5 minutes away from a beautiful smile.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n King Street Medical is conveniently located at 67 King Street, Warrawong<\/a>, next to Warrawong Library<\/a> and Plush Furniture<\/a>.<\/p>\n We have plenty of parking available on Carlotta Cres<\/a>, at the northern end of Darcy Wentworth Park. Our practice is located at the corner of King Street & Hoskins Avenue.<\/p>\n We have accessibility parking available beside our building on the corner of King Street & Hoskins Ave. Enter via Hoskins Ave.<\/p>\nWhat Is A Hearing Test?<\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/p>\nSigns You Need A Hearing Test
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<\/span><\/strong>\/\/<\/span><\/strong> Ringing in your ears (Tinnitus)
<\/span><\/strong>\/\/<\/span><\/strong> People complain that you talk or listen to TV too loudly
<\/span><\/strong>\/\/<\/span><\/strong> You have to ask people to repeat themselves often
<\/span><\/strong>\/\/<\/span><\/strong> Experiencing ear pain
<\/span><\/strong>\/<\/strong><\/span><\/strong>\/<\/span><\/strong> If you have a history of hearing problems<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/strong>\/\/<\/span><\/strong> Ringing in your ears (Tinnitus)
<\/span><\/strong>\/\/<\/span><\/strong> People complain that you talk or listen to TV too loudly
<\/span><\/strong>\/\/<\/span><\/strong> You have to ask people to repeat themselves often
<\/span><\/strong>\/\/<\/span><\/strong> Experiencing ear pain
<\/span><\/strong>\/<\/strong><\/span><\/strong>\/<\/span><\/strong> If you have a history of hearing problems<\/p>\nHow Are Hearing Tests Performed?<\/h2>\n
<\/strong> \/\/<\/span><\/strong> Speech discrimination test \u2013 Test of how well you can hear spoken language. An audio sample will be played in which you are asked to repeat what was said.
<\/span><\/strong> \/\/<\/span><\/strong> Tuning fork test \u2013 Test of how well you hear vibrations using a 2 pronged metal tuning fork that produces a one when it vibrates. Sometimes a bone oscillator machine is used to measure and record how well the tone passes through the bone to your inner ear. <\/p>\n
<\/strong> \/\/<\/span><\/strong> Speech discrimination test \u2013 Test of how well you can hear spoken language. An audio sample will be played in which you are asked to repeat what was said.
<\/span><\/strong> \/\/<\/span><\/strong> Tuning fork test \u2013 Test of how well you hear vibrations using a 2 pronged metal tuning fork that produces a one when it vibrates. Sometimes a bone oscillator machine is used to measure and record how well the tone passes through the bone to your inner ear. <\/p>\nAre Hearing Tests Safe?
<\/h2>\nDo I Need To Prepare For A Hearing Test?<\/h2>\n
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