How Useful Are ABR (Auditory Brain Response) and DPOAE Tests to Assess Hearing?

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    1. vttbx

      vttbx Member Benefactor

      Tinnitus Since:
      01/2001
      Hi Dr. Nagler,

      How useful do you think the Auditory Brain Response (ABR) and DPOAE tests are to assess hearing?

      Thank you.
       
      vttbx, Jan 8, 2020
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    2. Dr. Nagler

      Dr. Nagler Member Clinician Benefactor

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      Tinnitus Since:
      04/1994
      I am not an audiologist, and my knowledge of the usefulness of these tests is quite limited save for the fact that the ABR is supposed to be a very good screening test for hearing loss in newborns.

      With respect to tinnitus, I am aware of the fact that a number of clinicians order these tests on their adult patients who present with intrusive tinnitus, but I have never been able to figure out how the results assist in actual decision-making.

      Sorry I could not be more helpful.

      Stephen M. Nagler, M.D.
       
      Dr. Nagler, Jan 8, 2020
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