How Do I Know if I Have Hearing Loss? Had a little difficulty hearing lately and left wondering whether you might have a hearing loss? Ask yourself a few questions.
Do you feel strained or tired after a conversation? Do you often have to ask for repetition? Do you hear, but just do not always understand? Does it seem like everyone else mumbles? Do you miss portions of conversation? Do you miss soft sounds or high-pitched sounds like the telephone? Is seeing the other persons face necessary for you to carry on a conversation?
If you answered yes to two or more of these questions, you may have a hearing impairment. While even persons with normal hearing may miss pieces of information now and again, it is much more the case for those with hearing impairment. If you answered yes to even one of those questions, it may be time to see an audiologist or other hearing healthcare professional to get evaluated. A diagnostic hearing evaluation will be completed to determine if a hearing impairment exists and its severity. Typically, a sound treated room or booth will be used to provide a very quiet atmosphere. You will be seated comfortably wearing headphones or insert ear phones. Insert ear phones are simply a type of head phone routed through a small foam earplug. Testing is simple, requiring repetition of words and signaling when various sounds are heard. Peninsula Hearing Center (619) 569-1937 San Diego, CA (858) 768-0454 La Jolla, CA
It may be hard to receive the results validating your concerns about your hearing, but do not be afraid to take this step. Determining the extent of the issue will only lead to solutions! Your audiologist or hearing healthcare professional will guide you through the steps necessary to establish your best path for a better hearing life! Do not let your hearing loss rule your future. Call us today or visit our website or watch our videos on YouTube.
Peninsula Hearing Center (619) 569-1937 San Diego, CA (858) 768-0454 La Jolla, CA