Assessment of hearing.
Deafness is a common problem and no age group is spared. Prompt detection and management of hearing loss in children is essential to ensure adequate development of language and associated skills. Untreated hearing loss in adults may cause them to withdraw from social activities.
D000158:Acoustic Impedance Tests; D000328:Adult; D001301:Audiometry, Pure-Tone; D001302:Audiometry, Speech; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003638:Deafness / Q000175:diagnosis*; D034381:Hearing Loss / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006320:Hearing Tests; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant