Common Hearing-Related Questions And Answers

There are many tell-tale signs of hearing loss, including:

• It sounds like people are mumbling when talking to you
• You constantly are asking people to repeat themselves.
• You find yourself complaining about people mumbling or how hard it is to hear
• You start turning up your TV or car radio more and more
• You’re unanble to hear your phone ring or doorbell as clearly
• You don’t notice the sound of waves on the beach, birds chirping, etc.

Hearing loss is mostly due to exposure to loud noises. Other factors include:

• Aging
• Medications
• Head or ear trauma
• Genetic factors
• Diseass

Signs of hearing loss in children can be present as early as birth. If you observe any of the following signs, you may want to consider seeing us.

• Newborn fails hearing screening
• Speech and language delay
• Not startled by loud noises
• Loud TV or music volume
• Complaints that your child can’t hear
• Teacher or school concerns

Hearing technology continues to advance. There are many options of hearing aids, from in-ear to behind-the-ear. Some factors you should consider when talking to our experts about hearing aids include:

• Budget
• Maintenance or care required
• Lifestyle you want
• Design and aesthetics
• The degree of your hearing loss