How Do You Know If You Have Hearing Loss?

If you’re concerned you or a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss, you are not alone.

Because hearing loss can come on gradually, it’s often the people around you who notice your hearing problems before you do.

 Typically, it takes people an average of seven years to seek treatment.

If you exhibit the following symptoms, consider visiting an audiologist:

You hear mumbling when people are speaking to you.

You have to ask people to repeat what they said.

You laugh at jokes even though you may not have heard the details.

You frequently complain that people mumble.

You need to ask others about the details of a meeting you just attended.

You play the TV or radio louder than your friends, spouse or relatives,

You cannot hear the doorbell or the telephone.

You find that looking at people when they speak to you makes it easier to understand.

You miss environmental sounds, such as birds chirping or leaves blowing.

You find yourself avoiding certain restaurants because they are too noisy.

You hear a ringing sound in your ears, especially when it is quiet.

If you exhibit these or other symptoms of hearing loss, you should see an audiologist to have a formal hearing evaluation. This hearing test, or audiologic evaluation, is diagnostic and allows the audiologist to determine the type and degree of your hearing loss.

There will also be a hearing test that evaluates your sensitivity, acuity and accuracy to speech understanding. Your audiologist may also test for speech understanding at different volume levels and conditions – like noise – to help the professional recommend the best hearing aids for your particular needs.

Carpenter Hearing is ready to answer your questions, so please give them a call.  Kindly let them know that the Green Bay News Network sent You.