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RinneandWebertestsareexamsthattestforhearingloss.Theyhelpdeterminewhetheryoumayhaveconductiveorsensorineuralhearingloss.This ...

What are Rinne and Weber tests?

Rinne and Weber tests are exams that test for hearing loss[1]. They help determine whether you may have conductive or sensorineural hearing loss. This determination allows a doctor to come up with a treatment plan for your hearing changes.

A Rinne test evaluates hearing loss by comparing air conduction to bone conduction. Air conduction hearing occurs through air near the ear, and it involves the ear canal and eardrum. Bone conduction hearing occurs through vibrations picked up by the ear’s specialized nervous system.

A Weber test is another way to evaluate conductive and sensorineural hearing losses.

Conductive hearing loss occurs when sound waves are unable to pass through the middle ear to the inner ear. This can be caused by problems in the ear canal, eardrum, ...