Hearing Loss Quiz

1. Are conversations in restaurants or crowded places difficult?
a. Yes
b. No

2. Do people around you seem to mumble?
a. Yes
b. No

3. Have you ever been embarrassed because you couldn't hear or misunderstood something being said to you?
a. Yes
b. No

4. Do you have trouble hearing on the telephone?
a. Yes
b. No

5. Is it hard to hear when you can't see the speaker's face?
a. Yes
b. No

6. Do you sometimes have trouble hearing household sounds like a faucet dripping, a clock ticking or a doorbell ringing?
a. Yes
b. No

7. Do you find yourself turning up the volume on the TV?
a. Yes
b. No

8. Do your family members make comments about your ability to hear?
a. Yes
b. No

9. Do you often ask people to repeat themselves?
a. Yes
b. No

10. Have you ever experienced ringing in your ears?
a. Yes
b. No

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may be suffering from hearing loss. Consider a comprehensive hearing exam.