Do you hear well?
Self-check questions for adults
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PATIENT INFORMATION
Hearing loss is very common and can happen gradually, making it hard to recognise at first.
It is far better to treat hearing loss early instead of trying to ignore the problem.
Simply answer yes or no to the following questions
to help identify if hearing loss is an issue for you;
1.
Can you hear words but can’t always distinguish them?
FF Yes
FF No
2.
Does another person’s speech often sound slurred or mumbled?
FF Yes
FF No
3.
Do you have trouble understanding when someone with a high pitch
voice talks? (Such as children)
FF Yes
FF No
4.
Do you have trouble understanding people with soft speech or when
someone whispers?
FF Yes
FF No
5.
Do you find conversations difficult to follow, especially when there is
background noise like at the dinner table or parties?
FF Yes
FF No
6.
Do you have trouble catching everything that’s said on the telephone?
FF Yes
FF No
7.
Do others complain that you have the TV, radio or stereo too loud?
FF Yes
FF No
8.
Are certain sounds overly annoying or loud?
FF Yes
FF No
9.
Do you find yourself asking people to speak up or repeat a sentence
often?
FF Yes
FF No
10. Does it feel like your ears are plugged or blocked?
FF Yes
FF No
11. Do you favour one ear over the other?
FF Yes
FF No
12. Are you finding social situations uncomfortable when you used to enjoy FF Yes
them?
FF No
13. Are you feeling withdrawn, depressed or irritable?
FF Yes
FF No
14. Have your friends or family noticed your difficulty hearing?
FF Yes
FF No
15. Do you have a family history of hearing loss?
FF Yes
FF No
If you answer yes to one or more of these
questions you should have your hearing checked,
you may be experiencing hearing loss.
Remember, hearing loss is more noticeable
than a hearing aid.
CapitalDocs ID 1.102502 Issued July 2015 Review July 2018
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Department: Audiology Department
Phone: (04) 915 5132
Hours: 8am-4.30pm, Monday to Friday
Capital & Coast DHB
Phone: (04) 385 5999 Email: [email protected]
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