Hearing Testing

How do I Know if I Need a Hearing Evaluation?

Most patients can sense when their hearing has changed or begun to decline. In some patients, the decline may be so gradual that it’s hard to notice. The following questions can help patients determine if they should see an audiologist for a hearing test:

• Do you often find yourself asking people to repeat themselves?
• Do you find that people are often mumbling, making it difficult for you to understand them?
• Do you have difficulty understanding the voices of women or children?
• Do you find it challenging to follow a conversation when another noise is present?
• Do you often increase the volume of the television, phone, or radio?
• Do you find yourself moving closer to the front in church, theaters, or speaking events?
• Do you end up raising your voice to speak, almost near the level of shouting?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you should see an audiologist for a hearing evaluation. 

SFENTA’s audiologists specialize in hearing testing and hearing solutions, and can help patients find a treatment that works best for their needs.