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First Signs
Can you hear words but can't always distinguish them?
Does another person's speech often sound slurred or mumbled?
Do you have trouble understanding when women and children speak?
Are conversations difficult to follow, especially when there is background noise like at the dinner table or at parties?
Do you have trouble catching everything that's said on the telephone?
Do you find yourself straining to hear at meetings, in church or synagogue or at the theater?
Do others complain that you have the TV, radio or stereo on too loud?
Are certain sounds overly annoying or loud?
Do you hear a hissing, ringing or other noise inside one or both ears?
Do you find yourself watching people's faces intently when you are listening.
What Could Cause Hearing Loss?
Have you been exposed to high noise levels such as tractors, machinery in factories, firearms, or power tools without adequate ear protection.
Do you have a family history of hearing loss.
Do you have diabetes, heart, thyroid, or circulation problems.
Have you been exposed to autotoxin drugs or medications.
Do you have reoccurring ear infections, constant ringing in the ears, or dizziness.
What To Do To Protect You Hearing.
Protect your ears from loud, high frequency sound.
Use hearing protection when working in the yard or attending a sporting event or concert.
Avoid sharp sounds like guns, firecrackers, drums and loud machinery.
What To Do If You Think You Need Help Hearing.
- Schedule your appointment for an evaluation with the caring professionals at Bountiful Hearing Center by calling (801) 295-9644
- After completing your evaluation one of our qualified audiologists, we will discuss your results with you and make appropriate recommendations.
- If hearing aids are right for you, your custom made hearing aids will be ordered.
Start Hearing Life Again.
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