Hearing test steps:
- Case History & Background
- Examination of the ear and video otoscopy
- Comprehensive diagnostic test
Below are common signs of hearing loss:
- thinking that people mumble (you can hear people talking, but can’t make out the words)
- having difficulty hearing in background noise
- frequently asking people to repeat themselves
- having difficulty understanding speech if someone is not looking directly at you
- straining to hear
- favouring one ear
- turning the television or radio up louder than usual
- having difficulty hearing on the telephone
- avoiding certain social situations because you are not able to participate
- speaking louder than necessary in conversation
- ringing or buzzing in one or both ears
- appearing dull and disinterested, slow to respond, or just not quite “with it”
If you think you may have a hearing loss, take this 5 minute hearing test:
