How can you test hearing loss at home?
The ReSound online hearing test is a quick way to gauge how well you’re hearing. In only 3 minutes, you can test your ability to distinguish certain words and numbers in a noisy environment. We recommend taking the hearing test in a quiet area without interruptions.
What age do you start to lose hearing?
Commonly, most adults begin to lose their hearing around the age of 65. Depending on certain factors, this number moves around a little. Some of the more common factors for hearing loss include: Smoking (smokers have been found to experience more hearing loss than non-smokers in studies)
Can my doctor check my hearing?
If You Need a Hearing Test Your doctor may do the test themselves or recommend that you see a specialist called an audiologist. There are many different kinds of hearing tests. If you have hearing loss or other problems with your hearing, they might also recommend medication, hearing aids, or surgery.
When should I see an audiologist?
Audiologists evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage all the hearing-related problems and balance disorders….You should consider seeing an audiologist if you are experiencing;
- Difficulty hearing.
- Excessive earwax.
- Pain in your ears.
- Trouble following conservations.
- Discomfort in ears.
How is a hearing test done?
A hearing test is performed in a sound proof room. You will wear headphones or earplugs connected to a device that sends sounds of different volumes and pitches to one ear at a time. You will be asked to respond by raising your hand or pressing a button each time you hear a sound.
How do I perform a hearing test?
Find a quiet area to complete the hearing test. Choose if you prefer to use your device speakers or headphones. Headphones will provide you with more accurate results, and unlike device speakers, will test your right and left ears individually. Make sure the volume is on and set at a comfortable level.
How do I know if I have a hearing loss?
Based on the test results, you can assess whether you have a hearing loss and should see a professional. This “at home” hearing test is not a frequency hearing test, but a speech in noise test, where you can test whether you can hear sounds clearly with background noise.
What are the tests for hearing loss in adults?
General screening tests. Your doctor may use the whisper test, asking you to cover one ear at a time to see how well you hear words spoken at various volumes and how you respond to other sounds. Its accuracy can be limited.
What should I do if I am using headphones during testing?
If you are using headphones, a hearing test will be done for both right and left ears. Finally, if you are using hearing aids, we recommend that you remove them while taking the test.