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DO YOU HAVE HEARING LOSS?
MARK (Y) OR (N)NO
F Do you experience ringing or noises in your ears?
F Do you hear better with one ear than with the other?
F Have any of your relatives (by birth) had a hearing loss?
F Have you had any significant noise exposure at work, during recreation or in military service?
F Do you find it difficult to follow a conversation in a noisy restaurant or crowded room?
F Do you sometimes feel that people are mumbling or not speaking clearly?
F Do you experience difficulty following dialogue in the theater?
F Do you sometimes find it difficult to understand a speaker at a public meeting or a
religious service?
F Do you find yourself asking people to speak up or repeat themselves?
F Do you find men’s voices easier to understand than women’s?
F Do you experience difficulty understanding soft or whispered speech?
F Do you sometimes have difficulty understanding speech on the telephone?
F Does a hearing problem cause you to feel embarrassed when meeting new people?
F Do you feel handicapped by a hearing problem?
F Does your hearing cause you to visit friends, relatives, or neighbors less often than
you would like?
F Does a hearing problem cause you to talk to family members less often than you would like?
F Does a hearing problem cause you to feel depressed?
RESULTS:
If you answered (Y)YES to any of the questions: You may have a hearing problem.
If you answered (Y)YES to several of the questions: A hearing check is recommended.
If you answered (Y)YES to any of these questions: A hearing aid may be a good fit for you.
In any case, you should have an audiologist check your hearing.
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