Unsure if you need a hearing evaluation? Like medical checkups, dental cleanings, and vision screenings, your hearing health is essential to your whole body wellness. Therefore, a hearing evaluation should be part of your preventive care routine.
They help uncover hearing problems early on and allow your provider to prescribe the appropriate treatment to prevent further hearing loss or permanent damage to your ears.
Still on the fence? Let's look at 5 possible scenarios that could spell trouble for your ears if left untreated:
- Do you find it difficult to hear others in places with a lot of background noise, such as restaurants or busy streets?
- Do you often ask others to repeat what they just said? Or are you too embarrassed to ask this question?
- Do others complain that you watch the TV too loud or listen to music, podcasts, or other types of audio at a high volume that others find disrupting?
- Do you stay quiet during family gatherings because you can only hear part of the conversation?
- Do you experience a persistent ringing, buzzing or whistling in your ears?
These are just a few warning signs that it's time to request an appointment with a hearing care provider near you.