What are the Common Audiometric Tests Used in Cancer Patients?
Several audiometric tests are commonly employed to assess hearing in cancer patients:
Pure-tone audiometry: This test measures the softest sounds a person can hear at various frequencies. Speech audiometry: This assesses the ability to understand speech at different volume levels. Otoacoustic emissions (OAEs): This evaluates the function of the inner ear by measuring sound waves produced in response to auditory stimuli. Auditory brainstem response (ABR): This test measures the brain's response to sound and is useful for detecting neural pathologies.
