Where to Get an Extended Audiogram in the UK?

[MissingSilence1]

Hi all.

We have many members in the group, including many from England. I was wondering if anybody knew where to get an extended audiogram that tests above 8 kHz in the UK?

My hearing tested fine in this range; however, recorded speech sounds tinny and distorted, and I believe I have acoustic trauma-induced high-frequency loss (see my introduction thread for this).

Thanks a lot.

 

[MissingSilence1]

Just to update this thread for anyone needing extended audiograms in the UK.

I found that there are specialists in Liverpool Street London. They offer more in-depth tests and some offer extended audiograms for musicians.

Good luck.

 

[999]

I can see that you got tinnitus from noise exposure. The audiogram will just expose you to more noise in your ears. Some members, if I recall right, have had tinnitus worsened by audiograms. I would be careful about going through with this. A lot of people can hear well, per the standard audiogram, but have tinnitus nevertheless.

Try to ask for steroids for the ears.

Good luck.

 

[Nick47]

The thing is, why would you pay for an extended audiogram? Everyone loses hearing after 8000 Hz once they get past about age 20.

If you have hearing loss, say at 10,000 Hz, there is no treatment, anyway.

 

[Michael Leigh]

I agree with @Nick47. I cannot see the benefits in you paying for an extended audiogram. Explain the difficulties that you are having with your hearing to your NHS ENT doctor. Under the NHS, you will get the best help and long-term aftercare for your tinnitus and hearing that no private practice in the UK can match.

Michael

 

[BlueMoon86]

I wish I could get an extended audiogram, but for low frequencies. I start out bad in my left at 45 dB @ 250 Hz, with my worst being 50 dB @ 500 Hz, but my tinnitus is lower frequency than that. I'm always playing sound therapy stuff, but I can't find anything that matches the noise I hear. I suspect I could have much more hearing loss in the very low frequencies because my tinnitus is too extreme for moderate hearing loss.

 

[MissingSilence1]

I have been conducting high-frequency tests online over the years to monitor my hearing as a musician. The higher ranges do impact sound, especially in high cymbals, and it's crucial for mixing music. It's essential to test beyond speech level as hidden hearing loss can diagnose other issues. In the USA and other countries, they conduct a full-frequency test, which seems more comprehensive.

Aside from that, all my new tinnitus tones are in the high range, indicating some loss in these frequencies. It's extremely useful for me to know that this is the reason for my high-frequency tinnitus after an ultrasonic dental cleaning.

Though it doesn't help day to day, I am currently trying therapy, supplements, and everything I can to cope with this new level.

Peace to all.

 

[Fields]

In my experience, audiograms haven't been very helpful in finding specialized care. According to several audiologists I have spoken with, "hearing damage" starts at -20 dB.

Since my only dip between 4000 Hz and 8000 Hz ranges from -5 dB to -10 dB, my hearing is supposedly near-perfect.

The tone in my right ear fluctuates between 6000 Hz and 8000 Hz, though. So, I guess at least that matches up with my audiogram.

EDIT: I don't have my extended audiogram at hand, but it was good up to 16 kHz.