Wellbeing

Should I get my hearing tested?

Full Consultation vs Hearing Screening A full consultation is desirable when you, a loved one or your healthcare provider suspect you have hearing loss because you are experiencing problems with hearing. A full lifestyle consultation will be undertaken and a full audiometric and diagnostic test undertaken. This includes sitting in a sound-proof booth and having your hearing levels measured across a wide range of frequencies.

If the test results show signs of deterioration of the hearing then your audiologist will show you a variety of hearing devices to suit your situation. A hearing screening can be conducted to get a baseline of your hearing. Screening is useful if you suffer from tinnitus or if you would like a general health check of your ears. A screening is usually faster and not as in-depth as a full hearing consultation. You can expect a hearing screening to last around 30 minutes and will involve a hearing professional looking into the ear canals to check for ear wax and assess the eardrum, followed by a basic pure tone assessment.

How do you know if you should get a Hearing Test? Hearing Loss is much more common than you may think: Did you know 1 in 6 people over the age of 18 suffer from some type of Hearing Loss, below is a list of typical symptoms of hearing loss.

Trouble Hearing In Background Noise? • This is the most common sign of hearing loss. Do you struggle trying to hear what others are saying in a noisy environment?

Is the Television Volume Loud? • Are you struggling to hear your favourite television programmes? • Are your family members commenting on how loud the volume is on the television? Do you regularly say to others ‘pardon’ or ‘what did you say’? • One of the most common signs of a hearing loss is others hearing peoples speech is muffled or unclear. If you find people are mumbling or speech is perceived as muffled it could be a consequence of hearing loss

Do you experience a ringing in your Ears? • Tinnitus or the perception of hearing a ring or buzzing within the ears can often be a sign of a hearing loss

If you are suffering from any of the above symptoms it’s time to have your hearing checked. Alresford Hearing studio offers both full consultation and screening services to suit your needs, Alresford Hearing Studio are a local family run business with years of experience helping people with their hearing needs. If you feel you would benefit from an appointment, contact their friendly team on 01962 790749.

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