Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)

Specifically used for Military cases, Uncomfortable Loudness Level (ULL) Testing is used to indicate the presence of Hyperacusis. This is when a client suffers with over-sensitivity to certain frequency and volume ranges of sound, so what would seem like every day normal would be intolerable for them. 

All tests are conducted in sound proof booths or sound treated rooms with the main objective to effectively identify the minimum level of sound that is judged to be uncomfortably loud by the client.

Through our audiology screening service, we will assess your client to determine whether or not there is evidence of Noise Induced Hearing Loss prior to instruction, thereby improving your case success rates.

All of our Audiologists are subjected to stringent vetting processes to ensure that they are qualified with a BSc in Audiology. The Audiogram is then quality checked to ensure BSA compliance - every report that we produce is subject to a rigorous quality checking process to ensure that everything is correct first time.

Quality is paramount to us. All audiology screenings are conducted in sound proof booths or sound treated rooms and we ensure that all of our Audiologists meet our standards.

To determine a more accurate result, we use Cortical Evoked Response Audiometry, also known as CERA testing. This form of testing is useful for clients where there is any doubt as to the reliability of the pure tone audiometry thresholds for reasons such as non-organic hearing loss, moderate to severe tinnitus, language barriers etc.

This method of testing can also be used as a comparison against any previous tests undertaken.

We know that no two cases are the same and as such we offer three types of ENT reports depending on your requirements:

Type 1 – Desktop Report

Once the client has attended an audiogram, arranged by us, and the results are received, a Coles Report is carried out.

Following a positive outcome, we will complete a pre-medical questionnaire. If the results are positive, instruction for an ENT report to be produced will be sent without an examination

Type 2 – Comprehensive Report Including Coles Calculation

Following receipt of the CMC Audiogram, we carry out a full tech review and run a Coles Report. If the outcome is positive, we will arrange another audio appointment for the client, review the results and carry out a further Coles Report.

Following a positive outcome, we will complete a pre-medical questionnaire. If all outcomes are positive, we will arrange a further appointment for an audiogram followed by an ENT consultation.

Type 3 – ENT Examination

We will arrange a convenient audiogram for your client as well as an ENT examination to take place on the same .