Signs of Hearing Loss
Typically, our hearing deteriorates gradually, and our brain adopts; therefore, it can take some time before we become aware of it. People around you may become aware of it first and start making comments.
What are the common signs of hearing loss?
Here are the common symptoms people with hearing loss experience.
Are you having to concentrate on hearing people when conversing in places with noisy backgrounds or group situations?
Are your family and friends making comments about your hearing?
Are you finding yourself not enjoying when socialising in crowded restaurants and public places?
Are you finding it difficult to hear a landline or mobile phone without using a speakerphone?
Are you hearing tinnitus in your ears? e.g. ringing or buzzing
Are you not enjoying your favourite music and movies anymore?
Are you heavily relying on subtitles when watching TV?
Why do we have hearing loss?
There are several factors that can lead to hearing loss, and depending on the cause, it may be a permanent or temporary condition.
Here are the most common causes of hearing loss
Presbycusis (Age-related hearing loss)
Noise-induced hearing loss
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss
Congenital
Foreign body in the ear canal
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How do we diagnose hearing loss?
The best way to determine whether you have hearing loss is by visiting a hearing clinic for a hearing assessment.
Should you have a hearing loss, our clinician will provide a clear plan as to how your hearing loss will have to be managed.
Having hearing loss does not always mean you will need hearing aids. The management will differ depending on the degree and type of hearing loss the client has. Here are some of the plans we provide.
A referral to ENT for further investigation
Monitor hearing as it is not bad enough
Recommend hearing aids
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How do I get Hearing aids?
At Natural Hearing, we can help you with your journey to get the perfect hearing aids that suit your lifestyle.
Based on the results from the hearing assessment, we can recommend the appropriate types and technology level of hearing aid you require and the hearing aid funding you are entitled to.
To find out about the List of Hearing Aid Funding available in New Zealand, please click here.
To find out about the Types of Hearing Aids available, please click here.
