Hearing loss may occur gradually over time or may be experienced suddenly.
The following symptoms may indicate that you should have your hearing checked by a hearing health professional:
- Occasionally thinking others are mumbling or speaking too softly.
- Having trouble hearing over the phone.
- Inappropriately responding to others after misunderstanding what was said.
- Frequently being told that your TV or radio is too loud.
- Constant roaring, ringing, or hissing in your ears known as Tinnitus.
- Finding it difficult to hear or understand conversations
with more than two people. - Needing others to repeat themselves regularly.
- Avoiding crowded places and restaurants because of difficulty hearing.