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Younger generations, particularly teens to 40s, are increasingly facing hearing problems due to increased exposure to loud music, earbuds, and environmental noise. Many ignore the early symptoms, such ...

A brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) test measures how your brain processes the sounds you hear. The BAER test records your brainwaves in response to clicks or other audio tones that are ...

An audiometry exam tests how well your hearing functions. It tests both the intensity and tone of sounds, balance, and other issues related to the inner ear. Hearing loss typically comes with age ...