Audiometry Test Treatment in India

Saanvi Sharma, a 58-year-old high school...

Saanvi Sharma, a 58-year-old high school principal, has always prided herself on her sharp hearing and ability to manage a bustling school. Over the past year, she's noticed a gradual decline. Staff meetings have become a strain, she often mishears questions, and the chatter of the school hallways has turned into an indistinct roar. Her family complains she has the TV volume too high. Worried this might affect her job, she visits an ENT specialist. The doctor, noting her history of noise exposure from years of school assemblies and sports events, recommends a comprehensive audiometry test to map her hearing loss precisely. During the test, Saanvi feels a mix of anxiety and focus in the soundproof booth, pressing the button each time she hears a tone. The beeps in her left ear are noticeably fainter. The results confirm moderate high-frequency sensorineural hearing loss in both ears, worse on the left. The outcome is a prescription for hearing aids. Initially, Saanvi feels a deep sense of loss and aging, mourning the sharpness she once had. However, after being fitted with discreet hearing aids, her emotional journey turns to relief and empowerment. She can engage fully in meetings again and enjoy family dinners without constant 'pardon?'. The diagnosis, while sobering, gave her a clear path forward and restored her confidence in her professional and personal life.