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 Annual hearing screenings are an absolute must-do for staying sharp and connected-imagine your ears getting VIP treatment every year to dodge sneaky hearing loss that creeps in like an uninvited guest. They're especially crucial for folks over fifty, those with a genetic predisposition, or anyone blasting loud tunes or dodging decibels on the job, like rock stars, road builders, shooting enthusiasts, dentists. Higher risk for individuals with cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, cancer treatments , ototoxicity exposure through medications. Catching it early keeps your chats lively, your brain buzzing, and life from fading to background noise-think of it as your ears' superhero cape!

These consist of a series of tests and inspections to assess the overall hearing health of an individual. To perform these tests, I begin with an inspection of the ear canals and eardrums. If ear wax (cerumen) is present, it must be removed to continue the evaluation. Why? The ear canal is a very small opening that allows sound waves to travel to the eardrum. Wax occluding the ear canal can skew test results and needs to be removed for accurate results. 

I also perform the following tests as part of a comprehensive hearing evaluation, which is discussed in more detail below: Pure Tone Air & Bone Conduction Testing measures the lowest level (in dB) a person can detect a specific pitch at least 50% of the time.

Speech Testing Measures how well the brain interprets speech:

Speech Reception Threshold (SRT) – Measures the softest speech signal a person can repeat back correctly 50% of the time.

Word Recognition Scores (WRS) – Determine how the brain is decoding a speech signal using each ear separately as well as together as a system at a comfortable listening loudness level.

Depending on the results, I may recommend additional tests and/or evaluations.

QuickSIN measures the ability to decode speech in the presence of background noise at various levels. It is best to document this ability at least annually to have a better concept of the neuroplasticity involved.

Tympanometry measures the movement of the eardrum in response to changes in pressure measured by a probe placed in the ear canal. The purpose is to verify the integrity of the outer and middle ear by checking the volume of the ear canal and the mobility of the eardrum. Tympanometry can confirm or deny issues such as a perforated eardrum, fluid behind the eardrum, negative pressure build-up in the middle ear, and other outer and middle ear disorders. A referral to a medical doctor may be necessary based on the tympanometry measurements for further medical evaluation.

Polina Roskin is Hear For You because I understand that every hearing journey is unique. That's why I provide personalized care to each individual I work with. Together will create a treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs and goals.