Hearing self-test
Answer the following questions to check for hearing loss and see whether you need to have your hearing checked by your doctor or hearing specialist.
Do you have a problem hearing over the telephone? Yes No Do you have trouble following the conversation when two or more people are talking at the same time? Yes No Do people complain that you turn the TV or radio volume up too high? Yes No Do you have to strain to understand conversation? Yes No Do you have trouble hearing in a noisy background? Yes No Do you find yourself asking people to repeat themselves? Yes No Do many people you talk to seem to mumble or not speak clearly? Yes No Do you misunderstand what others are saying and respond in a way that may embarrass you? Yes No Do you have trouble understanding women and children? Yes No Do people get annoyed because you misunderstand what they say? Yes No Total answers
Total your "Yes" answers:
If you have 0 to 2 "Yes" answers, your hearing probably is good. Take the test again in a few months, especially if you are routinely exposed to loud noises.
If you have 3 or more "Yes" answers, you may have some hearing loss and may want to see a health professional for a hearing evaluation.
[Adapted from the U.S. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicative Disorders1]
| Author: | Douglas Dana Monica Rhodes | Last Updated: June 27, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Donald R. Mintz, MD - Otolaryngology Charles M. Myer, III, MD - Otolaryngology | |
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