Hörselprofil

Hörselprofil, often translated as hearing profile or audiogram, is a graphical representation of an individual's hearing ability. It depicts the softest sound level a person can hear at various frequencies, typically ranging from low bass sounds to high treble sounds. The horizontal axis represents frequency in Hertz (Hz), indicating how high or low a sound is, while the vertical axis represents intensity in decibels (dB), indicating how loud a sound is.

The process of creating a hörselprofil involves a hearing test, also known as an audiometry. During this test, pure tones of different frequencies are presented to the individual at varying loudness levels. The individual indicates when they can hear a sound, and the results are plotted on the graph. A typical hearing profile shows that most people can hear sounds within a certain range of frequencies and intensities.

Deviations from a normal hearing profile can indicate hearing loss. For example, if a person needs louder sounds to hear them at certain frequencies, their hearing profile will show a dip in those areas. The shape and extent of these dips provide valuable information about the type, degree, and configuration of hearing loss. This information is crucial for audiologists and other healthcare professionals to diagnose hearing problems, determine the cause, and recommend appropriate interventions, such as hearing aids or other assistive listening devices. Understanding one's hörselprofil is a key step in managing and addressing hearing health.