9 Advantages of OAE Hearing Test in Children and Newborn

In the realm of hearing and speech, early detection of problems is paramount. It helps to treat hearing problems or disorders and improve the quality of life for children and adults. The (OAE) Otoacoustic Emission is a part of audiology care to help children who have hearing difficulty in the inner part of the ear (cochlea). An OAE Hearing test measures the otoacoustic emissions which are the sounds generated by the inner ear in response to the external sound. These emissions are produced when the inner ear hair cells vibrate. OAE testing enables audiologists to screen the hearing sensitivity of newborns or young children. • LAE testing is a quick and effective process that can be easily done within a few minutes. • It provides fast and accurate results of cochlear functioning. It helps to determine the degree of hearing loss. • The efficacy of the OAE hearing test for newborns makes it feasible for mass screening of newborns. https://www.ashaspeechhearingclinic.com/facilities/oae-he...