Apex Multispeciality Hospital : Kopar Khairane
Hearing Test & Hearing Aids in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai
A hearing test (audiometry) measures how well you hear different sounds and speech, and helps find the type and cause of hearing loss. At Apex Multispeciality Hospital, Kopar Khairane, ENT specialists examine the ears, arrange hearing tests and advise on treatment, including hearing aids when they will help. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: audiologist on site and which hearing tests are done]
Signs of hearing loss
- Asking people to repeat themselves
- Turning up the TV volume more than others like
- Difficulty following conversations in noisy places
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Family members noticing you miss things
Sudden loss of hearing in one ear is an emergency. Treatment works best if started within days. See an ENT specialist the same day or come to the 24/7 Emergency department. |
Types of hearing test
- Pure tone audiometry (PTA): you listen to tones through headphones and signal when you hear them
- Speech audiometry: checks how well you understand words
- Tympanometry: checks the eardrum and middle ear
Earwax blockage
- Ear infections or fluid behind the eardrum
- A hole in the eardrum
- Age-related hearing loss
- Loud noise exposure
- Some medicines and illnesses
Some causes, such as wax or infection, can be treated directly. Hearing aids help when hearing loss is permanent.
Hearing aids
Hearing aids make sounds louder and clearer. Types include behind-the-ear and in-the-ear models. The right choice depends on your hearing test, lifestyle and budget. It can take a few weeks to get used to a new hearing aid, and follow-up adjustments help. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: hearing aid fitting and follow-up offered at Apex, and price range]
Our ENT team
Hearing services at Apex are supported by Apex Hospital’s medical team, including:
- Ashok Garje, MS (ENT)
- Preety Bernard, MS (ENT) [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: Doctors page spells the name ‘Benard’]
Meet the team on our doctors page.
Hearing test in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai
Older adults can have a hearing check close to home. Apex Multispeciality Hospital is in Sector 19, Kopar Khairane, near MSEB, and serves patients from Kopar Khairane, Ghansoli, Vashi and nearby parts of Navi Mumbai. Get directions.
Book a hearing test. Request an appointment or call +91 85912 35064. |
Frequently asked questions
How long does a hearing test take?
A basic hearing test usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
Is a hearing test painful?
No. You listen to sounds through headphones and respond.
Do I need a hearing aid for mild hearing loss?
Not always. It depends on how much it affects your daily life. Your ENT specialist will advise.
Can hearing loss be cured?
Some types, such as wax or infection, can be treated. Permanent hearing loss is usually managed with hearing aids.
Sources
- NHS: Hearing loss