Most people take their sense of hearing for granted until they lose it and realise how much they are missing. In most cases, an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist can correct hearing problems, but they can only do it if a condition is identified early. Therefore, hearing tests are crucial to preventing irreversible ear conditions that often lead to permanent hearing loss. However, detecting hearing issues can be tricky, particularly if you do not know how a healthy ear should respond.