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Signs & Symptoms Of Hearing Loss
Over 31.5 million Americans suffer from hearing loss. Since it happens gradually, most people don’t recognize the signs for quite some time and need to have it pointed out to them by a friend or family member.
As with other types of medical conditions, the earlier hearing loss is detected, the better it can be treated. Here is some helpful advice from the professionals at Sonus on recognizing these signs and symptoms.
How to realize you’re hearing less:
Generally, the first sounds to not be heard are ‘high-pitched tones’ such as consonant sounds like C-S-F-Z. At the same time, low frequency noises (appliances, traffic) seem to becoming louder and more annoying.
Hearing amid noise begins to be a problem. If a conversation is going on in traffic or if several people are talking at once, trying to understand is very difficult.
Hearing loss quiz:
Here’s an easy test that looks at everyday situations where the first symptoms of hearing loss usually make themselves evident:
- Do you miss some of the dialogue while watching TV?
- Do you fail to catch all the words spoken by a woman or child?
- Do you not understand a conversation when there’s background noise?
- Do you have difficulty understanding when several people are talking at once?
- Do you have difficulty understanding on the telephone?
- Do you sometimes not hear the doorbell or telephone ringing?
- Do some noises bother you (dishes, cups, motors, appliances)?
- Do you find music to be less enjoyable?
If you answered ‘yes’ at least once, it’s a good idea to have your hearing checked.
