Find out whether or not you should talk to a professional about getting a hearing aid.
In order to communicate with those around you, experience enjoyment in social interactions and have the best quality of life, good hearing is paramount. Of course, untreated or undetected hearing loss can have a profound impact on a person’s daily routine, as well as their social and professional lives; however, knowing that you are dealing with hearing loss isn’t always as easy to detect as you might imagine. From the office of our Glendale, AZ, otolaryngologists Drs. Sudhir & Ravi Agarwal and audiologist Dr. Daniel Bos, here are some signs that you could benefit from getting a hearing aid:
- It seems like the people around you mumble a lot and aren’t speaking clearly
- You have to ask people to repeat themselves often
- You find it difficult to understand or follow conversations in loud environments (e.g. restaurants; bars)
- You have to turn up the volume on your phone, TV or radio
- Others complain about the volume of the TV or the music being too loud
- You find yourself reading lips in order to understand what others are saying
If you suspect that you are dealing with hearing loss (even mild loss) you should visit our Glendale, AZ, audiologist right away for an evaluation. During your visit we will ask you questions about the symptoms you are experiencing and then perform a full hearing test, which may include,
Auditory brainstem response test: tests the brain’s response to sound
Otoacoustic emissions: tests the inner ear’s response to sound
Behavioral audiometry evaluation: test how a person responds to sounds in general
People often wait for years to get the proper treatment they need for their hearing loss, and the goal is to encourage patients to schedule an evaluation as soon as they notice changes in their hearing. There is nothing to be embarrassed about. Hearing loss is a natural part of aging, and our ENT team can help improve your hearing so you can make social engagements fun again.
If you are having trouble understanding those around you then it’s time that you underwent a hearing screening. Call Westside Ear, Nose & Throat in Glendale, AZ, today at (602) 938-3777 to schedule an appointment.