Common Signs of Hearing Problems
See your doctor if:
- words are hard to understand,
- another person’s speech sounds slurred or mumbled, especially if it gets worse when there is background noise,
- certain sounds are overly annoying or loud,
- a hissing or ringing in the background is heard,
- TV shows, concerts, or parties are less enjoyable because you can’t hear much.
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Sources:
National Institutes of Aging
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