Frequently Asked Questions
At Melody Hearing Clinic, audiometric and speech testing play crucial roles in diagnosing hearing loss. These tests help identify and quantify hearing damage symptoms, allowing our team to create personalized treatment plans.
Audiometric testing measures how well you hear sounds at different pitches and volumes. This type of test helps identify any hearing protection needs and evaluates the extent of hearing loss. By using pure-tone audiometry, we can detect the specific frequencies at which hearing loss occurs.
On the other hand, speech testing assesses your ability to hear and understand speech. Unlike pure-tone tests, speech tests involve spoken words at various levels of loudness and clarity, helping us determine your speech recognition threshold (SRT) and word recognition score (WRS). This information is essential in diagnosing and managing sudden hearing loss symptoms and other auditory issues.
Combining these two methods provides a comprehensive understanding of your auditory health. It allows our skilled practitioners to offer targeted treatments such as custom hearing protection and tailored hearing aids, ensuring you receive the best possible care. Visit one of our convenient locations in Downtown Edmonton, Mill Woods, Sherwood Park, South Edmonton, or St. Albert to learn more about our audiometric and speech testing services.
