Author: Ranganathan
Understand an Audiogram and the Impact of the Speech (Banana) perception
Human ear is capable of hearing sounds as soft as a sound made by a leaf in quiet environment. Human hearing ranges between 20Hz to 20KHz. Testing all the range of frequencies are not practically possible. We all communicate through speech; if a person is unable to hear speech bothers more than if he is not aware of the environmental …
Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
Hearing loss is a common problem in newborns. Some cases are due to auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD), a problem in the transmission of sound from the ear’s innermost part (the inner ear) to the brain. The causes of ANSD are unknown, but children who are born prematurely or have a family history of the condition are at higher risk for …