Description:
The following questions will help you determine if you need to have your hearing evaluated by an audiologist:
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 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 inappropriately?
Yes___No___
Do you have trouble understanding the speech of women and children?
Yes___No___
Do people get annoyed because you misunderstand what they say?
Yes___No___
If you answered “yes” to three or more of these questions, you may need to see an audiologist for a hearing evaluation. Please contact our office for an appointment - (870) 424-4200. This information is for general information and is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes.
Excerpt from NIH Publication No. 01-4913
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