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Common Signs of Hearing Loss

There are many common signs of hearing loss, including:

  • Frequently ask others to repeat themselves
  • Have difficulty following conversations involving two or more people and/or conversations in noisy environments
  • Have trouble understanding people with high voices, especially children and women
  • Turn up the TV or radio too loud for others in your household
  • Respond inappropriately in conversations
  • Try to read lips and/or facial expressions when people speak to you
  • Feel stressed and/or annoyed with other people because you can’t understand them
  • Avoid social situations that you once enjoyed

Your risk for hearing loss may be higher if you:

  • Have a family history of hearing loss
  • Take certain medications that are known to damage the hearing system
  • Have diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure or thyroid problems

We make it easy to take the first step

It can be hard to take the first step toward a solution for hearing loss. At Northwest Audiology & Hearing Aid Center, we strive to make it as easy as possible. The audiologists at Northwest Audiology & Hearing Aid Center possess more than 100 years of combined experience in diagnosing and treating hearing loss.