Audiogram – Hearing Test in Vertigo Evaluation is a patient-friendly glossary entry reviewed for vertigo and ENT education.

An audiogram is a hearing test that measures how well each ear hears different sound frequencies.

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What audiogram means

An audiogram is a hearing test that measures how well each ear hears different sound frequencies. The term matters because patients often use one word, dizziness, for several different body sensations.

A clear definition helps decide whether the likely problem is inner-ear vertigo, blood pressure, migraine, medicine effect, anxiety-related dizziness, neck-related dizziness or a neurological warning sign.

Why it matters

In vertigo care, hearing results can separate BPPV from Meniere’s disease, labyrinthitis, acoustic neuroma and sudden hearing loss. This is why the symptom story, timing, triggers, hearing symptoms, eye movements and balance examination are all important.

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How I use it in clinic

In clinic, I request audiometry when dizziness is linked with tinnitus, ear fullness, hearing fluctuation or one-sided symptoms. I also check for red flags such as new weakness, double vision, slurred speech, severe headache, fainting, chest pain, new hearing loss or inability to walk.

That clinical filter prevents two common mistakes: treating every dizzy spell as BPPV, or treating every patient only with tablets without finding the cause.

What patients should do next

A normal ear exam does not always mean hearing is normal; audiometry measures what the eye cannot see. New one-sided hearing loss with vertigo should be checked quickly.

Before a consultation, note the first day of symptoms, attack duration, triggers, ear symptoms, headache history, neck problems, falls, medicines and any previous test reports.

This page is for patient education only and does not replace examination by a qualified doctor.