The following are symptoms of hearing loss. If you agree with three or more of these statements, please call EPIC at 866-956-5400 to start the process of improving your hearing.
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I turn up the volume on the TV to hear what is being said.
I often ask people to repeat what they have said.
I strain to understand a conversation when there is background noise or other people are talking at the same time.
I have a hard time hearing over the phone.
I often misunderstand what is being said.
I have trouble hearing women and children, in particular.
I frequently feel stressed or tired after having to talk or listen for extended periods.
I have difficulty hearing and understanding what other people say when I do not have eye contact.
I often find it hard to locate the source of a sound.
My family or friends have asked me if I have a hearing problem.
To ensure proper hearing – and our ability to fully communicate – a hearing test should be part of a person's regular medical exam. For those who are exposed to hazardous levels of noise in the workplace, OSHA regulations for assessment and control of noise require employers to provide annual hearing tests.
Hearing tests should be part of your regular health maintenance plan. Hearing professionals recommend testing as follows:
Children 5 - 18
Every two years
Ages 20 - 40
Every 10 years
Ages 40 - 55
Every two years
Everyone
Anytime you have a concern
Hearing loss usually occurs gradually, without pain, discomfort or deformity. However, some more serious symptoms merit immediate attention by a physician: