Why is a Regular Hearing Screening Important?

If you talk to any audiologist, you will hear how vital it is to have a hearing screening, also known as a hearing test, more regularly than you might have in the past. It’s the best method available when it comes to finding and diagnosing hearing loss, but if you had one a few years ago, you might think that you’re not in need of another one or you might be feeling young, fit and healthy and consider yourself at much less risk of hearing loss. Even if that is true, here are a few reasons that regular hearing screenings can be so vital.

It’s Important to Establish a Baseline

If you have never had a hearing screening before then, no matter what your age, it’s highly recommended that you arrange one at your soonest convenience. It’s a good idea to have your audiologist have a record of your hearing range available so that, in the future, they have something concrete to measure against, which can make it easier for them to diagnose any changes to your hearing by reference.

It Can Find a Range of Hearing Health Issues

There may be hearing health issues that you’re living with without even realizing it. This can include hearing loss, of course, but it can also include issues such as a fluid buildup in the ear or an earwax blockage that your audiologist would be able to treat. Of course, if you do feel anything out of the ordinary in the ear, then that’s a good enough reason to arrange a check with your audiologist.

It Can Help Diagnose a Range of Underlying Medical Conditions

There are many medical conditions that move gradually, which means that you might not notice the symptoms in your day-to-day life. However, they might leave signs that an audiologist would be able to find during a regular hearing screening. One example of this is the signs of diabetes that could be found by complications in your hearing.

It Can Help to Prevent Further Damage to Your Hearing

If you live a life that can include exposing your ears to certain factors that can lead to hearing loss, such as loud workplace environments or any noises that excel 75 decibels (dB) on a regular basis, then you should be getting a hearing test to make sure that your hearing isn’t being affected by them. Your audiologist can help you stay up to date on whether you are experiencing any hearing loss as a result of excessive noise, health conditions or otherwise. What’s more, they can provide information and advice on how to protect your hearing, as well.

Do You Need a Hearing Test Right Now?

While reading this, it’s expected that you might begin to wonder whether or not you should get a hearing test right now. It’s your decision, but here are a few factors that should weigh in on your decision:

• Have you had a hearing test before: If not, you might want to get that baseline hearing test so that your current hearing levels are put on record for future reference.
• Has it been a few years since your last visit: Then you should see if there have been any changes to your hearing range and hearing health.
• Do you have trouble understanding people on their first try: If you feel like people are consistently mumbling or speaking too quietly around you, it could be your ears that are at fault.
• Do you have trouble making out women or children: This can be a sign of hearing loss, as our ability to hear higher-pitched noises tends to be the part of our hearing that goes first.
• Are you over 60 years old: It’s recommended that older adults have a hearing test once every year, as that is when we become much more susceptible to age-related hearing loss.
• Do you work in a noisy environment: Exposure to excessive risks of noise is one of the most common risk factors for hearing loss, so you should take extra care to look after your hearing if you work in such an environment.

Arrange For Your Hearing Test Today

If you’ve been convinced that regular hearing screenings are for the good of your hearing health, then you should take a look at the website to learn more about what the Hearing Wellness Center can do to help you or get in touch with us directly at (844) 663-9433 to arrange your hearing test today.