Signs & Symptoms of Hearing Loss

By Thomas Tedeschi, AuD Vice President, Franchise Development Sonus It usually starts with the small things. You may not notice them, but chances are people around you do. The TV volume is just a few notches louder than usual. The coworker two cubicles down calls your name, and you miss it. Your cell phone shows missed calls even though the ringer's on. The alarm doesn't wake you, but it woke your spouse.   At some point, someone -- a friend, a family member, maybe even a coworker or your boss -- might point out that you may need to get your hearing checked. If you've found yourself in that situation, or maybe you've even started to notice the symptoms yourself, don't fret. You're not alone, and there are solutions available.   Hearing loss is faced by 37 million Americans and reaches across demographic lines, such as age, race, and gender. While the diminishment of a key sense clearly creates physical limitations, hearing loss can also exact an emotional toll. Frustration, depression, anger --  all of these feelings and more are common responses to hearing loss. There’s no simple path in hearing loss, but learning about and recognizing the signs and symptoms opens the door to a wide range of treatment options. Taking the first steps toward proper treatment is one of the smartest, most straightforward things you can do to affect your quality of life.   Physical Symptoms When we were teens or young adults, there’s a good chance that many of us wa...
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