HOW WELL CAN YOU HEAR? SHORT QUIZ
Most people experience hearing loss gradually, often due to the natural aging process or long exposure to loud noise. Hearing loss can be a sign of more serious health problems. Please answer the following questions to determine if you may have a hearing loss.
How well can you hear?
Please answer the following questions to determine if you have a hearing loss.Potential hearing loss
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Occasionally
Never
I have trouble following the conversation when two or more people are talking at the same time.
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Half the time
Occasionally
Never
People complain that I turn the TV volume too high.
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Occasionally
Never
I have to strain to understand conversations.
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Half the time
Occasionally
Never
I miss hearing some common sounds like the phone or doorbell ring.
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Half the time
Occasionally
Never
I have trouble hearing conversations in a noisy place, such as a party.
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Half the time
Occasionally
Never
I get confused about where sounds come from.
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Half the time
Occasionally
Never
I misunderstand some words in a sentence and need to ask people to repeat themsevles.
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Half the time
Occsionally
Never
I especially have trouble understanding speech of women and children.
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Half the time
Occasionally
Never
I have worked in a noisy environment (construction sites, assembly lines or near loud engines).
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Half the time
Occasionally
Never
Many people I talk to seem to mumble or don't speak clearly.
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Half the time
Occasionally
Never
People get annoyed because I misunderstand what they say.
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Half the time
Occasionally
Never
I misunderstand what others are saying and make inappropriate responses.
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Half the time
Occasionally
Never
I avoid social activities because I can't hear well and fear I'll make improper replies.
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Half the time
Occasionally
Never
Please ask a family member or friend to answer this question. Do you think this person has a hearing loss?
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Half the time
Occasionally
Never