Symptoms of Hearing Loss

Struggling to understand conversations, especially in noisy environments.
Frequently asking others to repeat themselves or speak more slowly.
Misunderstanding what others are saying.
Sounds and speech may seem muffled or unclear.
Difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds, like children's voices or birds chirping.
Experiencing ringing, buzzing, or hissing sounds in one or both ears.
Avoiding social situations because of difficulty hearing and understanding others.
Feeling frustrated or embarrassed about not being able to follow conversations.
Needing to turn up the volume on the TV, radio, or phone more than usual.
Complaints from others that you are speaking too loudly.
Missing everyday sounds like doorbells, alarms, or the phone ringing.
Struggling to hear clearly on the phone.
Feeling tired or stressed after trying to listen or participate in conversations.

People who have hearing loss are sometimes not aware of it. Hearing loss usually develops gradually – so gradually that you don’t notice the loss of these subtle everyday sounds. Before you know it, you could start missing the important sounds in your everyday life, such as the voices of loved ones. Evaluate your hearing by taking a hearing loss self-test.

Of course, you may not think your hearing loss is severe enough to worry about. But however mild your hearing loss might be, you’ll find that your life will greatly improve by doing something about the problem