Learn more about hearing aids and how they could make conversations easier for you.
Do you find that you have to keep turning up the volume on the TV in order to hear it? Do you often feel like people around you mumble a lot or you often have to ask people to repeat themselves? It’s amazing how hearing loss can sneak up on us. Of course, if you suspect that you or a loved one is dealing with hearing loss, our otolaryngologists Drs. Sudhir and Ravi Agarwal and audiologist Dr. Daniel Bos can provide you with the hearing screening, diagnosis and treatment you need to help you rejoin the conversation again as quickly as possible.
What are the warning signs of hearing loss?
You could be dealing with hearing loss if you experience these problems often,
- Muffled sounds
- Needing to up the volume on the TV or radio
- Asking people to speak slower or having to read lips
- Trouble hearing people and voices particularly in loud settings
- Avoiding social engagements and conversations
If you notice these habits in yourself the best thing you can do for you and your health is to schedule an appointment with our audiologist. A simple hearing test can tell us exactly what type of hearing loss you are dealing with and how severe it is. While it might be difficult to admit that you have hearing loss it’s a lot better to have the problem treated right away so you have the best chance of understanding those around you again.
What are the benefits of getting a hearing aid?
A hearing aid is designed to,
- Help you hear certain sounds more clearly (e.g. the ringing of a phone; the doorbell)
- Improve your confidence in social situations and while talking to people
- Enjoy entertainment again, whether listening to your favorite song or watching the latest TV series
- Amplifying certain sounds and voices to make it easier to understand conversations in noisy settings such as restaurants
Hearing aids only work if you still have some hearing left, which is why it’s important to get evaluated for hearing loss as soon as possible before it progresses. Not only do we diagnose hearing loss right here in our clinic but we also provide hearing aids. We can talk to you about your options and the different hearing aids available to help you find the one that will best suit your needs.
If you are having trouble hearing those around you then it’s time to get your hearing checked. Call Westside Ear, Nose & Throat in Glendale, AZ, at (602) 938-3777 to schedule an evaluation or to get fitted with a hearing aid.