Use this guide if you find yourself turning the TV up, struggling in noisy places or others say you mishear them, or if you have ringing in your ears. Have a note of when you first noticed changes and any medicines you take.
Step by step
Notice the early signs honestly
Common early signs include asking people to repeat themselves, struggling to follow conversation in pubs or restaurants, finding people seem to mumble, turning up the TV louder than others like, or missing the doorbell. Ask someone you live with whether they have noticed anything, as family often spot it first. Hearing loss often comes on slowly, so it is easy to adapt without realising.
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