Signs of Hearing Loss

• Have difficulty following conversations involving 2 or more people.

• equire frequent repetitions (say “huh” or “what” often).

• Have difficulty following conversations involving 2 or more people.

• Think that other people sound muffled or like they’re mumbling.

• Have difficulty hearing in noisy situations, like conferences, restaurants, malls, or crowded rooms.

• Have trouble hearing women and children.

• Have your TV or radio turned up to a high volume.

• Answer or respond inappropriately in conversations.

• Have ringing in your ears.

• Read lips or more intently watch people’s faces when they speak to you.

Medically

• Have a family history of hearing loss.

• Take medications that can be harmful to the hearing system (ototoxic drugs).

• Have diabetes, heart, circulation, or thyroid problems.

• Have been exposed to very loud sounds over a long period of time or single exposure to explosive noise.