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Speech in noise: a practical test procedure.

M Jayaram1, D M Baguley, D A Moffat

  • 1Audiology Department, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|February 1, 1992
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A novel speech-in-noise test provides valuable diagnostic information for hearing loss, even with normal hearing tests. This simple method aids in identifying auditory dysacusis and cochlear/retrocochlear pathologies.

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Otoacoustic Emissions
  • Hearing Science

Background:

  • Hearing loss diagnosis often relies on standard audiometry and speech-in-quiet tests.
  • Some patients report significant hearing difficulties despite normal results in these conventional tests.
  • Identifying the underlying cause of subjective hearing complaints requires more sensitive diagnostic tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a simple and effective speech-in-noise test for clinical use.
  • To present clinical findings from patients with normal hearing and various auditory pathologies.
  • To evaluate the test's utility in diagnosing hearing difficulties not apparent in standard tests.

Main Methods:

  • The study details a speech-in-noise test using readily available audiology and ENT department materials.

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  • Clinical findings were gathered from patients with normal hearing, cochlear pathologies, retrocochlear pathologies, and auditory dysacusis.
  • The test was administered to individuals with subjective hearing loss but normal audiometric thresholds and speech-in-quiet discrimination.

    • Main Results:

    • The speech-in-noise test yielded useful diagnostic information across all patient groups studied.
    • The test effectively identified issues in patients with normal audiometric thresholds but reported hearing loss.
    • Distinct patterns of performance were observed for patients with normal hearing versus those with cochlear and retrocochlear pathologies.

    Conclusions:

    • This speech-in-noise test is a simple, effective tool for audiological and ENT diagnostics.
    • It provides crucial information for patients experiencing hearing loss despite normal conventional hearing assessments.
    • The test aids in differentiating between various auditory pathologies and auditory dysacusis.