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Detect the Early Signs of Hearing Loss
Knowing the signs of hearing loss can help you catch it before it affects your hearing health. Let us help.
The importance of early detection
Hearing loss can often be sneaky, creeping up on you gradually and decreasing your ability to hear clearly until you find yourself missing out on the world around you.
Many different things can cause hearing loss, but the warning signs that you may be suffering from it are almost always the same. Some of the signs you may experience include difficulty hearing:
CONVERSATIONS CLEARLY
OTHERS IN CROWDED AREAS
TV VOLUME
HIGH PITCHED SOUNDS
Hearing speech & sounds
One of the earliest signs of hearing loss is in daily conversations with friends and family. If you have difficulty understanding others when they're speaking, they sound muffled or you find yourself asking people to repeat themselves often, it’s time to schedule a comprehensive hearing evaluation.
Constant ear ringing
Do your ears ring? Then it could be tinnitus. Tinnitus is when you hear intermittent or constant ringing or other noise in one or both of your ears when no external sound is present. Several factors can cause it, and in some cases, it may be the precursor to hearing loss or another serious condition. Some of the early signs of tinnitus include:
Hearing buzzing, swishing, or ringing
Trouble sleeping due to ear ringing
Hearing a pulse or heartbeat (pulsatile tinnitus)
Hearing loss risks
While hearing loss can impact everyone, long-term exposure to traumatic noise, such as construction work, live music and daily traffic, can contribute to noise-induced hearing loss. While sudden and violent exposure to loud noise doesn't guarantee hearing damage, wearing proper hearing protection in all loud environments is essential.
You may be at increased risk of hearing loss if you participate in the following without hearing protection:
Hunting or target shooting
Working in a noisy environment
Performing in or attending live music shows
Using farm or construction equipment
Prolonged exposure to loud engines or motorcycles
Tailored solutions for you
Reach out to us for early prevention. Every solution we offer is professionally tailored to your hearing needs. Our expert team is committed to guiding you towards improved hearing with solutions that fit your life perfectly.
Our holistic suite of services includes:
Free hearing exams and assessments
For those looking for hearing exam, our hearing care experts administer a full hearing test in our soundproof booth, using the latest testing equipment.
Hearing aid devices and fittings
For those needing a solution for hearing loss, we offer the very latest in hearing aid technologies that suit all lifestyles.
Tinnitus treatment and management
The hearing experts at AudioNova can help you manage through the symptoms of tinnitus. With our Tinnitus Management Plan, we have seen positive results in 80% of cases.
Hearing protection products
Be proactive in preventing noise-induced hearing loss. We can help guide you to the best hearing protection products suitable for your work and pastimes.
A network of trusted hearing care professionals
Customers can come into any of our nationwide hearing clinics for ongoing support to your hearing care needs.
3 FAQs about early signs
What is the first sign of hearing loss?
One of the first signs and symptoms of hearing loss is muffled speech, asking others to repeat themselves, and trouble understanding words clearly, especially in noisy and crowded places.
Is ringing in the ears a sign of hearing loss?
Ringing in the ears, known as tinnitus, can be a symptom associated with hearing loss but is not always a direct sign of the condition. Hearing loss can sometimes cause tinnitus. When hearing loss occurs, the lack of clear auditory input can cause the brain to become more aware of internal sounds, leading to tinnitus. However, those with tinnitus don’t always have significant hearing loss, and conversely, not everyone with hearing loss experiences tinnitus.
How do I know if I need a hearing assessment?
If you've noticed a change in your ability to understand conversations, feel like you're straining to hear, or if people often seem to be mumbling, it might be time for a hearing assessment. Our free online hearing test is a great initial step, but we also recommend scheduling an in-person appointment with our hearing experts for a comprehensive evaluation.