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High frequency audiometry. Clinical aspects

D Osterhammel

    Scandinavian Audiology
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    High frequency audiometry (HFA) provides reliable hearing threshold data for ages 8-9 and above. This technique aids audiological diagnosis and research into hearing loss causes like aging and noise exposure.

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    Area of Science:

    • Audiology
    • Otolaryngology
    • Hearing Science

    Background:

    • High-frequency hearing loss is a significant audiological concern.
    • Accurate assessment of high-frequency hearing is crucial for diagnosis and research.
    • Existing methods may have limitations in assessing the 4-20 kHz range.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the utility of a quasi-free-field high frequency audiometer (4-20 kHz) in audiological assessments.
    • To demonstrate the diagnostic contribution of high frequency audiometry (HFA).
    • To highlight the potential of HFA in research related to hearing impairment.

    Main Methods:

    • Incorporation of a quasi-free-field high frequency audiometer into a standard audiological test battery.
    • Testing pure tones from 4 to 20 kHz.

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  • Analysis of case histories to illustrate diagnostic value.

    • Main Results:

    • Reliable and reproducible hearing thresholds were obtained for individuals aged 8-9 years and older.
    • High frequency audiometry (HFA) demonstrated value in improving audiological diagnostics.
    • Case histories confirmed the practical application of HFA.

    Conclusions:

    • High frequency audiometry (HFA) is a valuable tool for audiological diagnosis in children and adults.
    • HFA shows promise for research into presbycusis, ototoxicity, noise vulnerability, and hereditary deafness.
    • Establishing normative data for HFA across age decades is necessary for accurate interpretation, considering confounding factors.