Tests of SNHL are characterized by all EXCEPT
(D) Speech discrimination is good # Characteristics of Sensorineural Hearing loss are:> A positive Rinne test, i.e. air AC > BC.> Weber lateralised to better ear.> Bone conduction reduced on Schwabach and absolute bone conduction tests.> More often involving high frequencies.> No gap between air and bone conduction curve on audiometry.; Loss may exceed 60 dB.> Speech discrimination is poor.
Positive Rinne test
Weber lateralised to better ear
More often involving high frequencies
Speech discrimination is good
Miscellaneous