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Do I have a Hearing Loss?
Speech is not so clear these days? It's difficult to understand what 's being said on TV. A full hearing consultation will be explained clearly and the best digital solution options available.
Hearing impairment affects more people globally than any other medical condition. It's impact on both physical and mental health often results in isolation and depression. In the vast majority of cases the situation could be helped significantly by the use of hearing instruments. So why do people wait an average of nine years before seeking help? The primary reason is the social stigma associated with hearing impairment.
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.
Hearing loss occurs to most people as they age. Hearing loss can be due to the aging process, exposure to loud noise, certain medications, infections, head or ear trauma, congenital (birth or prenatal) or hereditary factors, diseases, as well as a number of other causes . . .
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 using 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 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 is time to have your hearing tested by a Hearing Aid Consultant.
Around 15% of the world's population is affected by hearing impairment. This figure will increase over the next decade as the percentage of people over 55 rises, as will the average life expectancy of these individuals. In addition, today's living and working environments continually threaten the hearing system of people of all ages with high levels of noise pollution. Addressing the issue of hearing impairment is key to enabling over 100 million people worldwide to lead active and fulfilling lives...
