We know how important it is to make sure you can hear the world around you: Dunshaw exists for that very reason. This blog has often harped on the importance of getting fitted for a hearing aid if you need one, and the many benefits that it bestows.
But how do you know if you need a hearing aid?
The best way is to get a hearing test.
Hearing tests measure your sensitivity to a variety of sounds. These results are plotted on a graph called an audiogram. From left to right, the frequencies increase. From bottom to top, the volume of the sound decreases:
Your ability to hear is then plotted using a series of “x’s” and “o’s” which demarcate the left and right ears respectively. Hearing is measured on a logarithmic system known as “decibels.” For every 10 decibel increase, the volume you perceive doubles.
If the plotted “x’s and o’s” begin to dip below the 20 Db level as you move to the right on the graph (towards higher frequencies), you may have conditional hearing loss. Normal hearing for these frequencies is sensitive to sounds 20Db and below. If after taking the hearing aid test, you realize you have hearing loss, consult and audiologist as soon as possible.
Tags: audiogram, hearing aids, hearing test, Test
It is important to take care to look after your hearing, I in reality like taking care hearing and whilst I do agree with the above-mentioned poster and I really hope I do not get shot down for stating this, but I believe it is essential to take all things in moderation.