SHOULD I HAVE MY HEARING CHECKED?
Knowing when it is appropriate to have
a hearing evaluation is sometimes difficult. The American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association has developed this self test to
help individuals determine if they need a hearing evaluation.
The following Questions will help you determine
if you have a hearing loss and need to have your hearing evaluated:
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Do you have a problem hearing over the telephone?
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Do you hear better on one ear than the other
when you are on the telephone?
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Do you have trouble following the conversation
with two or more people are talking at the same time?
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Do people complain that you turn the TV volume
up too high?
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Do you have to strain to understand conversation?
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Do you have trouble hearing in a noisy background?
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Do you have trouble hearing in restaurants?
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Do you find yourself asking people to repeat
themselves?
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Do family members or co-workers remark about
your missing what has been said?
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Do many people you talk to seem to mumble
(or not speak clearly)?
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Do you misunderstand what others are saying
and respond inappropriately?
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Do you have trouble understanding the speech
of woman and children?
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Do people get annoyed because you misunderstand
what they say?
If you have answered yes to more
than two of these questions, you should have your hearing tested by
an Audiologist.
It is important to note that hearing loss
can begin at any age. If you are struggling to hear and communicate
with others, it is time to have your hearing checked.
