As the pitch rises during a hearing test, there comes a point where the sound disappears—not because it stops, but because the ear can no longer detect it. This test helps identify how well the inner ear processes different sound frequencies, especially high-pitched tones, which are often the first to decline. High-frequency hearing loss is common and can occur due to aging, prolonged noise exposure, or changes in the delicate hair cells of the inner ear. These cells do not regenerate, so once t