4 Signs You May be Suffering from Hearing Loss

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For many people, hearing loss can be a sensitive subject to confront. And yet, according to the Hearing Health Foundation, nearly 50 million Americans live with this debilitating condition. When a great deal of your emotional and physical wellbeing depends on the ability to hear, it is important that you seek solutions to your aural concerns at the first sign of a problem. To find out whether you are suffering from hearing loss, be mindful of the following four signs:

You Have Problems Hearing People Over the Phone: If you tend to have difficulty keeping up with a conversation over your home phone or cell phone, it may not be the connection that’s making things difficult. When cranking up the volume doesn’t help you to hear the person on the other line, you should see an audiologist for a hearing test.

You Tend to Ask Women and Children to Speak Up: Because women and young children generally have higher vocal tones, it can be especially difficult for people with hearing impairments to make out their words. If you find that you ask women and children to speak up more often than not, you may be suffering from hearing loss.

You Have Trouble Keeping Up with a Group of Speakers: Do you find it frustrating to be in a conversation with multiple speakers? A common sign of hearing loss is struggling to follow a group conversation because you can’t discern who is saying what. When you’re in a restaurant or another setting with music playing, you may find it even more stressful because you’re straining your ears.

You Hear a Ringing in Your Ears: If you perceive a constant ringing, buzzing, or other hissing sound in your ears, you may be experiencing tinnitus—a common condition of noise-induced hearing loss. While the exact cause of tinnitus is not yet known, the use of a hearing aid can significantly relieve its symptoms.

If you are concerned about hearing loss and show any of the above signs, contact Dunshaw Hearing Aid Centers. You can schedule an audiological hearing test at our New York location by calling (888) 903-6717.