Clear answers start with accurate testing

PTA tells us whether hearing loss is present, which ear is affected, and whether loss is mild, moderate, or severe. It also shows whether loss is conductive (middle ear), sensorineural (inner ear/nerve), or mixed. That distinction guides whether hearing aids, medical treatment, or further testing is appropriate.

At The Hearing Matters in Bahria Phase 8 and Saddar Rawalpindi, PTA is always explained before and after testing. We walk you through your audiogram line by line so you understand what the numbers mean for conversations at home, work, and in noisy places.

This test helps detect fluid behind the eardrum, eustachian tube dysfunction, perforated eardrums, or stiff ossicles. Many patients with “blocked” or full ears actually have middle-ear issues that must be resolved before accurate PTA or hearing aid fitting.

We routinely pair tympanometry with PTA so recommendations are based on a complete picture — not hearing thresholds alone.

OAE is widely used for newborn hearing screening and as part of pediatric diagnostic pathways. A failed OAE does not always mean permanent hearing loss, but it signals that further testing such as BERA may be needed.

Parents appreciate that OAE is quick, painless, and often completed while a baby sleeps. We explain results immediately and outline next steps in plain language.

BERA estimates hearing sensitivity when PTA is impossible — for example in very young children or patients who cannot cooperate with button-pressing tasks. It is also used when neurological hearing pathway integrity must be confirmed.

Our pediatric specialists schedule unhurried appointments and involve parents throughout. Results are discussed in a dedicated conference so families understand implications for speech, schooling, and early intervention.

ASSR is especially valuable for pediatric hearing aid planning because it provides frequency-specific threshold data needed for precise programming. Combined with BERA and OAE, it supports confident amplification decisions in infants and young children.

We coordinate ASSR with family counseling so parents understand how results translate into device selection, speech therapy referrals, and educational support.

This test reveals whether amplification will genuinely improve communication, not just make sounds louder. It is essential before recommending hearing aids and for verifying that programming supports speech understanding in daily life.

Many patients are surprised when PTA looks mild but speech scores are poor — speech testing catches that gap and guides realistic expectations and device selection.

This service bridges audiology and speech therapy at The Hearing Matters. When a patient’s communication goals involve voice or speech production, vocal analysis helps our therapy team set measurable targets.

Results are shared with families in plain language alongside recommendations for therapy sessions, home practice, and follow-up reviews.

Without REM, devices may be under- or over-amplified, leading to discomfort or poor speech understanding. We use REM routinely when clinically indicated so patients leave with confidence that programming is evidence-based.

REM appointments are included in our fitting pathway at Bahria Phase 8 and Saddar. Fine-tuning sessions adjust programs based on real-ear results and your feedback in real listening environments.