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Many 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. If you think you have a hearing loss you should take the 5-Minute Hearing Test. This screening questionnaire, which takes only five minutes to complete and score, can help you decide whether you should see an ear specialist for a hearing evaluation. Record your score using the following responses: Almost Always = 3 points Half of the Time = 2 points Occasionally = 1 point Never = 0 points 1. I have a problem hearing over the telephone. 2. I have trouble following the conversation when two or more people are talking at the same time. 3. People complain that I turn the TV volume to high. 4. I have to strain to understand conversations. 5. I miss hearing some common sounds like the phone or doorbell ringing. 6. I have trouble hearing conversations in a noisy background such as a party. 7. I get confused about where sounds come from. 8. I misunderstand some words in a sentence and need to ask people to repeat themselves. 9. I especially have trouble understanding the speech of women and children. 10. I have worked in noisy environments (near assembly lines, jack hammers, jet engines, etc.) 11. Many people I talk to seem to mumble. 12. People get annoyed because I misunderstand what they say. 13. I misunderstand what others are saying and make inappropriate responses. 14. I avoid social activities because I cannot hear well and fear that I’ll reply improperly. To be answered by a family member or friend: -- 15. Do you think this person has a hearing loss? Scoring If you have a blood relative who has a hearing loss, add another 3 points to your total score. The American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery recommends the following: -- 0 to 5 – Your hearing is fine. No action is required -- 6 to 9 – Suggest you see an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist -- 10 and above – Strongly recommend you see an ear physician. The 5 Minute Hearing Test is provided as a public service by the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. |
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