AUDIOLOGY

Audiometry is a diagnostic test measuring a person's hearing ability. Conducted in a soundproof room, it involves presenting tones at various frequencies and volumes to determine hearing thresholds. Results, depicted in an audiogram, aid in diagnosing hearing disorders and prescribing appropriate interventions like hearing aids or cochlear implants. 

Tympanometry assesses the health and function of the middle ear. By measuring how the eardrum responds to changes in air pressure, it detects issues like fluid buildup, eustachian tube dysfunction, or perforations. Tympanograms generated provide valuable information aiding in the diagnosis and management of middle ear conditions. 

Videonystagmography (VNG) is a diagnostic test used to assess the vestibular system's function. It involves tracking eye movements with infrared cameras while exposing the inner ear to various stimuli. VNG helps diagnose balance disorders, such as vertigo, by evaluating involuntary eye movements (nystagmus) in response to specific stimuli.