How to Recognize Hearing Loss

Are you missing essential parts of a conversation? For most people hearing loss occurs gradually, so you may not notice the signs right away. We can help you recognize the signs of hearing loss and recommend solutions.

You may have hearing loss, and not even be aware of it. People of all ages experience gradual hearing loss, often due to the natural aging process or long exposure to loud noise. More than 28 million Americans are deaf or hard of hearing and 30 million more are exposed to dangerous levels of noise.

Studies have shown that untreated hearing loss affects our emotional and social well being as well as our relationships with friends and family. It may also result in decreased job performance and has been shown to negatively impact wages and earnings. It affects our overall quality of life. The good news is that Audiphone Company of Akron your hearing healthcare professional in the Akron Ohio area, provides the latest hearing aid technology that is proven at providing hearing and communication solutions for our clients.

Not sure about the state of your hearing? The brief hearing questionnaire below can give you an idea of whether you’re experiencing hearing loss that needs to be evaluated by a medical professional. The questions relate to everyday listening situations where many people with hearing losses experience difficulties hearing clearly.

Please take your time to answer the questions, perhaps together with a close friend or family member who might have commented on your hearing ability.

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Do you have a problem hearing over the telephone?
Yes No

Do you have trouble following the conversation when two
or more people are talking at the same time?
Yes No

Do people complain that you turn the TV volume up too high?
Yes No

Do you have to strain to understand conversation?
Yes No

Do you have trouble hearing in a noisy background?
Yes No

Do you find yourself asking people to repeat themselves?
Yes No

Do many people you talk to seem to mumble (or not speak clearly)?
Yes No

Do you misunderstand what others are saying and respond inappropriately?
Yes No

Do you have trouble understanding the speech of women and children?
Yes No

Do people get annoyed because you misunderstand what they say?
Yes No


Rating:

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If your Rating is 1 to 3:

This indicates that you have hearing difficulties in special situations. This happens to all of us from time to time, but if you experience these problems often or regularly, you may have a hearing loss. We recommend that you consult Audiphone Company of Akron your hearing healthcare professional in the Akron Ohio area to evaluate whether these difficulties are due to a temporary or a permanent hearing impairment.

If your Rating is 4 to 6:

This Rating indicates that you have difficulties hearing in a number of situations and points to a likely hearing loss. We recommend that you consult Audiphone Company of Akron your hearing healthcare professional in the Akron Ohio area to evaluate whether these difficulties are due to a temporary or a permanent hearing impairment.

If your Rating is 7 to 10:

This Rating strongly indicates that you have a hearing loss. We recommend that you consult Audiphone Company of Akron your hearing healthcare professional in the Akron Ohio area to evaluate whether these difficulties are due to a temporary or a permanent hearing impairment.

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The material on this page is for general information only and is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes. A Certified Audiologist or other health care professional must be consulted for diagnostic information and advice regarding treatment.

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