Hearing Care
Hearing loss often goes unnoticed or untreated
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People do not realize that their hearing ability has declined.
Ask yourself the following questions.
If you answer "yes" to 3 or more of these questions, you could have a hearing problem and may need to have your hearing checked by a doctor.
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Do you sometimes feel embarrassed when you meet new people because you struggle to hear?
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Do you feel frustrated when talking to members of your family because you have difficulty hearing them?
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Do you have difficulty hearing when someone speaks in a whisper?
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Do you feel restricted or limited by a hearing problem?
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Do you have difficulty hearing when visiting friends, relatives, or neighbors?
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Does a hearing problem cause you to attend religious services less often than you would like?
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Does a hearing problem cause you to argue with family members?
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Do you have trouble hearing the TV or radio at levels that are loud enough for others?
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Do you feel that any difficulty with your hearing limits your personal or social life?
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Do you have trouble hearing family or friends when you are together in a restaurant?
Hearing problems that are ignored or untreated can get worse
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If you have a hearing problem, see your doctor.
Seek medical attention if you have:
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Visible deformities of the ear since birth or from injury.
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Fluid, pus, or blood coming out of the ear within the previous 3 months.
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Sudden, quickly worsening, or fluctuating hearing loss within the previous 3 months.
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Dizziness.
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Hearing loss in only one ear or a large difference in hearing between ears.
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Significant ear wax build up or feeling that something is in the ear canal.
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Pain or discomfort in the ear.
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Tinnitus or ringing in one or both of your ears.