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What is a Hearing Test?
A hearing test is a painless, non-invasive evaluation designed to assess how well you hear various sounds, tones, and speech. At Denoc Hearing, our expert audiologists use advanced diagnostic tools to determine the presence, type, and extent of hearing loss.
Whether you’re experiencing difficulty hearing conversations, suspecting a problem in your child, or simply doing a routine checkup, a hearing test is the foundation of your hearing care journey.
Why is a Hearing Test Important?
Early detection of hearing loss can significantly improve treatment outcomes. Many individuals live with untreated hearing loss for years, which can lead to:
- Communication difficulties
- Cognitive decline
- Social isolation
- Delayed speech and language development in children
✅ Regular hearing evaluations help you stay connected with your loved ones and maintain a better quality of life.
Types of Hearing Tests at Denoc
We provide tailored testing protocols for adults and children, ensuring accurate diagnosis and personalized care.
Our adult hearing assessment includes a combination of tests to determine hearing thresholds and pinpoint the type and degree of hearing loss:
- Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA): Measures your ability to hear different tones and frequencies.
- Speech Audiometry (SRT/SDS): Evaluates how well you understand speech at various volume levels.
- Impedance Audiometry (Tympanometry): Checks middle ear function and eardrum mobility.
- Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE): Assesses cochlear (inner ear) function.
- Tinnitus Evaluation (Tinnitogram): Used if you’re experiencing ringing in the ears.
Children require specialized approaches. Our child-friendly testing environment ensures accurate and stress-free diagnosis:
- Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA): Used for infants and toddlers (6 months to 2.5 years).
- Play Audiometry: Ideal for children aged 2.5 to 5 years, using game-based responses to sound.
- Behavioral Observation Audiometry (BOA): For newborns and non-verbal children.
- Newborn Hearing Screening: Utilizing OAE and BERA to detect early hearing issues.
- If you feel people are mumbling or you frequently ask others to repeat themselves
- If you turn up the volume on TV or phone regularly
- If you or your child have a history of ear infections
- For routine wellness, especially after age 40
- For school entry or speech delay evaluations in children
Book Your Hearing Test Today
Denoc Hearing offers walk-in and appointment-based hearing tests at our Chennai and Bangalore centers. With cutting-edge equipment and compassionate care, we help you hear the sounds of life more clearly.
Frequently asked questions
A typical hearing test takes 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the type of evaluation required. Pediatric tests may vary based on the child’s age and cooperation level.
No referral is needed. You can directly book an appointment or walk into any Denoc Hearing centre in Chennai or Bangalore.
Absolutely. Denoc offers specialized pediatric hearing tests such as VRA, BOA, and OAE
that are safe, age-appropriate, and accurate for early detection of hearing issues in young children.