Do you have hearing loss? Well, in this video I’m talking about ten hearing loss
symptoms to watch for. Coming up!
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Alright, let’s jump into the video.
Today, I’m talking about ten hearing loss symptoms to watch for. Hearing loss may
remain undetected for years. Why struggle to understand what people are saying? Especially
if you can benefit from all of the many technological advances in today’s latest hearing aids?
People with hearing loss may report the following symptoms:
You can hear but don’t understand what people are saying.
People mumble too much and don’t
speak clearly.
You have a constant buzzing or ringing in your ears.
You have difficulty hearing
in noisy places.
People say you're a loud talker.
You frequently ask others to repeat themselves.
You are overly sensitive to loud sound.
You avoid social situations and group conversations.
You struggle to understand when talking on the telephone.
You feel like conversation takes a considerable
effort to understand and you are exhausted and frustrated by it.
Well, hearing loss is more common than you think. Approximately 37.5 million U.S. adults age
18 and older report some trouble hearing. About 28.8 million U.S. adults could benefit
from hearing aids.
So, who should you see about your hearing? Many different clinics may provide hearing
screenings. Often, the first time people mention concerns about their hearing is to
their primary care physician (PCP). Your physician can make a referral to an audiologist for
a hearing exam, or you can contact an audiology clinic directly to schedule an appointment.
An audiologist (Doctor of Audiology or Au.D.) is uniquely qualified to comprehensively evaluate
your hearing and make recommendations for hearing aids if needed.
If you’d like to see a local audiologist, check out the link in the description below
for a directory.
If you have concerns about your hearing, don’t delay. See a local professional today.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends consultation with a physician and/or Ear Nose
and Throat doctor (ENT doctor) for the following conditions before dispensing a hearing aid.
Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear.
History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days.
History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days.
Acute or chronic dizziness.
Unilateral hearing loss (or hearing loss in one ear)
of sudden or recent
onset within the previous 90 days.
Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater
than 15 decibels at 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz.
This just means it's a possible conductive hearing loss.
A hearing loss that could be treated medically.
Visible evidence of significant cerumen (or earwax) accumulation
or a foreign body in the ear canal.
Pain or discomfort in the ear.
If you're experiencing any of these conditions
as outlined by the FDA, make sure you contact your physician today for an evaluation.
If you have any sudden changes in hearing or onset of dizziness, this should be addressed
immediately by your local physician.
So for today’s question. Have you noticed any of these symptoms, and have you had your
hearing test yet? I’d love to know your thoughts, so please comment below. What
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Remember, Pro Fit Hearing brings you the best insight into today's latest hearing aids
and audio technology to improve your life. If you have concerns about your hearing, always
consult with your local physician or audiologist.
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