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Transient evoked otoacoustic emissions and pseudohypacusis
F E Musiek1, S P Bornstein, W F Rintelmann
1Department of Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03756-0001, USA.
Journal of the American Academy of Audiology
|July 1, 1995
Summary
Transient evoked otoacoustic emissions (TEOAEs) offer a valuable objective measure for diagnosing pseudohypacusis. This method aids audiologists in verifying subjective hearing test results, improving diagnostic accuracy for non-organic hearing loss.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Otoacoustic Emissions
- Hearing Diagnostics
Background:
- Pseudohypacusis, or non-organic hearing loss, presents diagnostic challenges for audiologists.
- Traditional audiology relies heavily on subjective patient responses, which can be unreliable in cases of pseudohypacusis.
Observation:
- This study evaluated five cases of suspected pseudohypacusis.
- Transient evoked otoacoustic emissions (TEOAEs) were employed as an objective cross-check for subjective audiologic thresholds.
Findings:
- TEOAEs demonstrated a strong correlation with objective measures of hearing thresholds.
- The results substantiate the utility of TEOAEs in verifying subjective audiologic findings in pseudohypacusis cases.
Implications:
- Otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) can significantly enhance the diagnostic capabilities for pseudohypacusis.
- Integrating TEOAEs into the audiology test battery is recommended for improved accuracy in diagnosing non-organic hearing loss.