1 in 10 Americans have a hearing loss.
Your hearing health is a critical piece to your overall health. Just as you make time for regular eye exams, blood pressure and cholesterol screenings and dental check-ups, it is important to schedule an annual hearing screening. Provided is a simple self-quiz to help you determine if you show signs of a gradual hearing loss. This self-quiz is provided to assist you with your fact-finding. Additionally, consultation with your medical physician is strongly recommended.
KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS!
Ask yourself the following questions:
1. Do people around you seem to mumble?
2. Do you hear, but have trouble understanding all the words in a conversation?
3. Do you often ask people to repeat themselves?
4. Do you have trouble hearing on the telephone?
5. Does your family complain that you play the TV or radio too loudly?
6. Do you sometimes have trouble hearing household sounds like a faucet dripping, a clock ticking, or a doorbell ringing?
7. Is it hard to hear when you cant see the speakers face?
8. Do some people say that you speak too loudly?
9. Have you ever experienced ringing in your ears?
10. Are conversations in a crowd difficult?
If you answered, Yes to even one of these questions, you may have a hearing loss. Since this quiz does not replace a hearing evaluation, and is not intended as a medical diagnosis, find out for sure. Schedule an appointment and receive a FREE hearing evaluation.
HEARING AID COMMON QUESTIONS
HEARING CONSERVATION
HOW WE HEAR
UNDERSTANDING YOUR AUDIOGRAM
HEARING LOSS STATISTICS
HEARING BOTH EARS FACTS SHEET
TINNITUS COMMON QUESTIONS