Let’s fast forward a little to the end of your hearing test, where your audiologist presents you with what’s called an audiogram, or a graph that portrays the results of your hearing test.
Your audiogram will show you your hearing test results and what they mean for your next steps, whether that be coming back for annual hearing tests to keep an eye on your hearing or looking into assistive technology to enhance your current levels.
Think of your audiogram as a blueprint of what your hearing is currently capable of. It may be a little confusing to look at on your first glance, but your audiologist will help you decipher what it means and answer any questions you may have about it.
What Does My Audiogram Mean for My Hearing?
Everyone’s audiogram will portray different results unique to their specific range of hearing. No two tests will be exactly the same!
The graph will show you your hearing sensitivities across different frequencies and intensity levels based on your hearing assessment’s results; this way, you’ll have a comprehensive view of your current hearing capabilities and whether you’re dealing with a hearing loss challenge or not.
We measure sound intensity in decibels (dB), ranging from -10 dB (whispering) to 110 dB (a rock concert). Quiet sounds have low intensity, while louder sounds have high intensity. Your audiologist will test how you react to different intensity levels, so depending on your results, your audiogram will look different.
Audiograms start with larger numbers (louder sounds) at the bottom and decrease toward the top of the Y-axis of the graph (for softer sounds). Higher points mean that sounds need to be louder for you to hear them; the lower your points are on the Y-axis, the more likely it is that you’re dealing with a hearing loss challenge.
There are several kinds of audiograms for different hearing tests. While your audiogram isn’t the test itself, it’s the results that you get at the end of your hearing evaluation, showcasing what your hearing is working with currently and how you can optimize it.
Book Your Hearing Test With Hear in Texas Today
The way to get your audiogram is through booking a hearing test. If you’re concerned that you’re dealing with a hearing loss challenge or would like to see how your hearing is doing to keep tabs on it as you age, we’re happy to help.
Our comprehensive hearing tests take an hour to complete, and you’ll be walked through the results on your audiogram to help you best understand your current range of hearing and what you need to do to help enhance it.
Please feel free to request a callback to get more information about hearing tests, or to chat with a member of our team about hearing care. There’s no such thing as a silly question!
Alternatively, you can call us at (830) 360-2000 for a more immediate conversation.
