Signs of Hearing Loss
Many people have a difficult time believing, or accepting, that they have a hearing loss. Part of the reason is that hearing loss often occurs gradually, and it's not always easy to notice at first. Often, people discover their hearing loss from the reactions of others.
The following questions may help you decide whether you should have your hearing tested:
- Do
you frequently ask for words to be repeated?
- Do
you often turn
up the television or radio louder than others like?
- Does
speech
sound muffled to you, or do people sound as though they're mumbling when they speak to you?
- Do
you have ringing in your ears?
- Do
you have trouble hearing over
the telephone?
- Do you find it
difficult to follow a conversation
in a noisy restaurant or crowded room?
- Have
you had any significant
noise exposure at work?
- Do you
find men's voices easier to understand
than women's?
- Does a hearing problem
cause you to feel embarrassed
when meeting new people?
- Does a
hearing problem cause you to visit
friends, relatives, or neighbors less often than you would like?
- Does
a hearing problem cause you to talk to family members less often than you would like?
- Does a hearing problem cause you to feel depressed?
If
you answered yes to any these questions, you may have a hearing problem. Answering yes to several of
the questions, suggests that it might be time to have your
