Hearing Test

The following questions relate to everyday listening situations in which many people, even those with only minor hearing losses, could experience varying degrees of hearing problems. Since hearing loss is gradual and you may not be aware of a decline in your hearing ability, it’s helpful to get the input of a friend or relative who speaks with you regularly and may therefore have noticed a change in your hearing ability.
Questions	Yes	No
When watching television with others, do you need to set the volume higher than they would to hear what is being said?
Do you often need to ask people to repeat what they have said?
Do you often feel that other people are 'mumbling' or speaking unclearly?
Do you often have trouble understanding a conversation when there is background noise or other people are talking at the same time?
Have your family members / colleagues / friends asked you whether you have a hearing problem?
Do you avoid parties and social events because there is too much noise or you can't hear what people are saying?
During conversations in a car, a restaurant, or another noisy place, do you often misunderstand what is being said?
Do you feel stressed or tired when you need to talk or listen for long periods?
Do you need to sit close to the speakers at meetings, religious services, or at the dinner table in order to understand?
Do you often experience problems hearing and understanding what other people are saying to you when you do not have eye contact?
Do you often find it hard to localize the source of sounds?

Do you have problems hearing in social situations?

What the results of your hearing test mean

There is a direct relationship between your hearing loss and the number of times you answered “yes”.

If you answered "Yes" 1 to 3 times

You have hearing difficulties in special situations. If this happens regularly, you likely have experienced some hearing loss.

Recommendation: Consult a hearing healthcare professional to investigate whether these difficulties are due to a temporary or permanent hearing impairment.

If you answered "Yes" 4 to 6 times

You have difficulties hearing in a number of situations and likely have hearing loss.

Recommendation: Consult a hearing healthcare professional to investigate whether these difficulties are due to a temporary or a permanent hearing impairment.

If you answered was "Yes" 7 to 11 times

Strong indication that you have experienced hearing loss.

Recommendation: Consult a hearing healthcare professional to investigate whether these difficulties are due to a temporary or a permanent hearing impairment.

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