How to recognize the beginnings of hearing loss? Below are the 5 signs that you or your loved one has a hearing loss.
Hearing loss is a well-known phenomenon. Ear trumpets and horns were already used in antiquity to compensate for a deteriorating hearing. These hearing aids have been further developed over centuries – but this technology quickly reached its limits. With the invention of the telephone, hearing aid acoustics also made significant advances.
1. I often repeat
If you make people repeat yourself a lot or need more attention to understand, this is often a sign of hearing loss.
2. I don’t quite understand what I am told on the phone
It is often more difficult to understand the other person on the phone as you cannot read lips.
3. I am asked to turn down the sound when watching TV
Without realizing it, you are listening to television at too high a volume. It is often those around you who point out to you and ask you to lower the sound.
4. I hear a continuous buzzing or hissing sound
Buzzing or hissing sounds are also called tinnitus. There is no age to have them, but hearing aids can help you alleviate them.
5. I have trouble following conversations with several people or in noisy environments
You may find it difficult to follow a conversation in a noisy environment (restaurant, street, etc.) or when there are a lot of people around you (ambient hubbub).
