what is auditory neuropathy?
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Call Today (847) 737-4270 North Shore Audio-Vestibal Lab Visit Our Website http://nsavl.com 1160 Park Ave W. Suite 4 S. Highland Park IL 60035 The term auditory neuropathy is more recently referred to as auditory dys-synchrony. It is a dysfunction in the auditory system in which a person has normal outer hair cell function. But he/she has a dys-synchronous connection between the inner hair cells and the eighth nerve.TRANSCRIPT
What is Auditory Neuropathy?
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The term auditory neuropathy is more recently referred to as
auditory dys-synchrony.
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It is a dysfunction in the auditory system in which a
person has normal outer hair cell function.
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But he/she has a dys-synchronous connection
between the inner hair cells and the eighth nerve.
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A full test battery is required to accurately detect and identify
auditory dys-synchrony.
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These tests include tympanometry, acoustic reflexes, OAEs, cochlear microphonic, and ABR.
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Radiologic testing can also be done to rule out eighth nerve lesions or multiple sclerosis.
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According to Dr. Chuck Berlin, a diagnosis cannot be based on a patient’s audiogram or speech
scores alone.
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Patients will often complain that they have difficulty hearing or
understanding speech, especially amidst background noise.
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Cochlear implants have been proven to be very beneficial to
patients with auditory dys-synchrony.
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