Why is OAE Done?
OAE may be used for:
Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) – Checking Inner Ear Response
Otoacoustic Emission testing measures sounds generated by the inner ear, particularly the activity of the cochlea, in response to sound stimulation.
Benefits
- Objective hearing-related information
- Quick and generally comfortable
- Useful for infants and young children
- Helps assess cochlear outer hair-cell function
- Can be used as part of a broader hearing assessment
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Who May Need It?
- Newborns
- Infants
- Children
- Adults when clinically indicated
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