Booking a private hearing test is one of the best ways to stay on top of your ear health and catch any signs of hearing decline early. While most people are familiar with regular visits to the dentist or optician, fewer understand what to expect during a hearing test.
Fortunately, scheduling a private hearing test is quick and easy. You can book an appointment directly with highly qualified clinical audiologists, bypassing the need for a GP referral and avoiding long wait times. This ensures you receive the most accurate and timely assessment of your hearing health.
What should you expect?
Private hearing tests are specifically designed to provide a thorough and detailed assessment, delivering the most accurate results for your hearing.
During your 90-minute consultation, your audiologist will guide you through:
An examination of your ear and auditory canal will be conducted using a tool called an otoscope. This allows your audiologist to inspect the inside of your ear, checking for any damage to the canal or eardrum, as well as blockages that could be contributing to hearing loss. The procedure is quick, non-intrusive, and no more uncomfortable than wearing earphones.
A comprehensive audiometric hearing assessment will be conducted, which may include speech discrimination testing if needed. This part of the assessment evaluates your ability to hear various sounds, pitches, and frequencies. You’ll be seated in a soundproof room and asked to wear noise-cancelling headphones to block out any background noise. You’ll also be given a button to press whenever you hear a sound. Your audiologist will record your responses on an audiogram, a graph that visually represents how well you are detecting different sound frequencies.
A lifestyle assessment will then be the next step to get a better understanding of your individual needs and requirements. You’ll be asked questions about your hearing history, noise exposure, any symptoms of hearing loss, and lifestyle factors that may be impacting your daily life. This information helps your audiologist recommend the most suitable hearing solutions tailored to your specific requirements.
After your consultation
After your hearing test, you’ll receive a copy of your audiogram to keep for future reference. It’s important to store this document safely, as it can be useful when preparing for your next annual hearing test.
Your results will be available immediately, and your audiologist will review them with you, explaining what everything means. These results will help guide any decisions about possible treatment.
If any issues are detected during the test, your audiologist will discuss your treatment options with you, which may range from ear wax removal to hearing aids. Whatever the issue, finding the right treatment will set you on the path to improved hearing.
Book a private hearing test
North West Hearing is part of the long-established Harley Street Hearing Group, London’s largest independent hearing clinic. As their North West clinic, we have a team of highly skilled clinical audiologists offering professional hearing tests in Cheshire.
If you think you could benefit from a private hearing test, contact us here to book your appointment.
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