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How to Read an Audiogram

What Is an Audiogram?

If you experience hearing problems and want to test for the possibility of hearing loss, your doctor may conduct an audiometry hearing test. The visual result of this test is called an audiogram. In this procedure, an audiometer is connected to bone-conduction devices, a speaker, or headaches. The audiometer releases sound to measure the frequency and intensity. In the next section, we will show you how to read an audiogram properly and interpret the results of an audiometry hearing test. [1]