Audiology: Clinical Aspects of Hearing

The branch of science which is concerned with the study of hearing and related disorders is called audiology. The doctors who specialize in treating those with hearing loss and other hearing ailments are known as audiologists. Hearing tests, like Weber test and Rinne test, otoacoustic emission measurements, and electrophysiologic tests are commonly used to assess a person’s hearing abilities. Hearing aid and cochlear implant are two of the most common devices that assist in hearing disorder...