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Hearing range and hearing threshold: Discover the limits of your hearing
Have you ever wondered what frequencies and sound intensities the human ear can perceive? At Sontec Hearing Centers, we are experts in hearing health and we want to help you understand the concepts of hearing field and hearing threshold, two fundamental aspects to understand how our hearing works....
What is the auditory field?
The auditory field is the range of frequencies and intensity levels of sound that the human ear can detect. This range is between 20 Hz and 20,000 Hz (Hertz) in frequency and between 0 dB and 140 dB (decibels) in intensity.
What is the hearing threshold?
The hearing threshold is the minimum level of sound intensity that a person needs to perceive a sound. This threshold varies according to the frequency of the sound, being lower for medium frequencies (around 2,000 Hz) and higher for low and high frequencies.
How is the auditory field and hearing threshold measured?
To measure the auditory field and hearing threshold, a test called audiometry is performed. audiometry. In this test, sounds of different frequencies and intensities are presented to the patient through headphones. The patient must indicate whether he/she hears the sounds and at what moment he/she stops hearing them.
What factors can affect the auditory field and hearing threshold?
Several factors can affect the auditory field and hearing threshold, such as:
Age: As we age, our hearing ability decreases, especially for high frequencies.
Noise exposure: Prolonged exposure to loud noise can damage the hair cells in the inner ear, which can lead to hearing loss.
Certain diseases: Certain diseases, such as otitis media or Ménière's disease, can affect the auditory field and hearing threshold.
Certain medications: Some ototoxic medications, such as some antibiotics or chemotherapeutics, can damage the hair cells in the inner ear and cause hearing loss.
What can we do to protect our hearing field and hearing threshold?
To protect our hearing field and auditory threshold, we can follow some tips, such as:
Avoid exposure to loud noises.
Use hearing protection when necessary.
Perform regular hearing check-ups, especially after the age of 50.
Follow a healthy and balanced diet.
Do not introduce objects in the ears.
Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol and tobacco.
At Sontec Hearing Centers, we have a team of hearing health experts who can help you assess your hearing range and hearing threshold and determine if you have any hearing problems. We can also offer you the right treatment to protect your hearing health.
Please feel free to contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment.
For more information:
Sontec La Cala de Mijas
Plaza del Bulevar, 26 B, 29649 Mijas | +34 952-467-675
Sontec Fuengirola
4 Hermanos Pinzón Street, Florida II Building, Unit 9A, 29640 Fuengirola | +34 952 667 402
info@sontec.es | https://sontec.es
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