Hearing loss is an issue that most people don’t know they’re experiencing it until too late — and even then, they may assume that it’s a temporary problem.
Helping Your Loved Ones
If no single significant event occurred that may have caused a sudden change in hearing ability, it’s typically a slow decline.
These are among the most common signs that someone you know might have a hearing loss:
- Asking people to repeat themselves often
- Difficulty following conversations that involve more than two people
- Thinking that others are mumbling or speaking quietly
- Difficulty hearing speech in noisy situations
- People commenting about how loud your TV or radio is
- Inappropriate responses during conversation
- Stress from straining to hear what others are saying
- Withdrawing from enjoyable social situations more often
- Family history of hearing loss
- Taking medications that can harm the hearing system
- Diabetes, heart, circulation, or thyroid problems
- History of exposure to loud sounds at work or leisure
Family history of hearing loss
History of exposure to loud sounds at work
People commenting about TV noise
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