When is it time to seek help for hearing loss?

In general, the earlier you seek help for your hearing loss, the better. Therefore, we encourage you to reach out for help as soon as you notice early signs of hearing loss. Learn more below.

6 signs you should seek help for your hearing loss

If you experience one or more of the signs below, it’s a good idea to get your hearing checked.
Learn how to recognize signs that you should seek help.

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1. Difficulty following conversations

2. Phone conversations are unclear

3. People seem to be mumbling

You have difficulty following group conversations (or when background noise is present)

You have trouble following phone conversations in quiet and noisy places

You often ask people to repeat themselves. Sounds seem unclear, or people sound like they are mumbling

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4. Difficulty locating sounds

5. Signs of tinnitus

6. Turning up the TV too loud

You have difficulty locating where sounds are coming from

You experience ringing or buzzing sounds in your ears (called tinnitus)

Your friends and family say you turn the television up too loud

1. Difficulty following conversations

You have difficulty following group conversations (or when background noise is present)

2. Phone conversations are unclear

You have trouble following phone conversations in quiet and noisy places

3. People seem to be mumbling

You often ask people to repeat themselves or people sound like they are mumbling

4. Difficulty locating sounds

You have difficulty locating where sounds are coming from

5. Signs of tinnitus

You experience ringing or buzzing sounds in your ears (called tinnitus)

6. Turning up the TV too loud

Your friends and family say you turn the television up too loud

What happens if hearing loss is not treated?

With untreated hearing loss, the brain receives less sound stimulus and may eventually stop processing sounds.

The longer you wait for treatment, the harder it becomes for your brain to interpret sounds and adjust to hearing aids.

6 benefits of using hearing aids

Hear clearly in most situations and enjoy life more

Be able to participate in conversations again

Avoid the stress and discomfort caused by impaired hearing

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stay connected with hearing loss

Avoid having to ask people to repeat themselves

Hear phone conversations effortlessly

Listen to the TV at the same volume as other people around you

Treating hearing loss with hearing aids

Most types of hearing loss can be treated with hearing aids. However, for those with more severe hearing loss, other options such as cochlear implants or bone conduction hearing aids are available.

Over the past two decades, hearing aid technology has advanced significantly, enhancing both the quality of hearing aids and the overall user experience.

4 common myths about hearing loss treatment
that are no longer true

If you have an untreated hearing loss, you are more likely to have to ask others to repeat what they say, while wearing a hearing aid allows you to be part of the conversation.

So, in fact, untreated hearing loss can have a much more negative impact on the way you are judged in your social environment than having a hearing aid.

Modern hearing aids are smaller than ever. One of these almost invisible hearing aids, manufactured by Oticon, is invisible-in-the-canal (IIC) style, which is invisible to 8 out of 10 users.

But behind-the-ear hearing aids have both shrunk in size and become more refined in their design. What’s most impressive about the small size of these designs is that they accommodate new, advanced hearing technologies.

Invisible hearing aids

Modern advances in hearing technology mean that the majority of hearing impairments can be treated with hearing aids and, in more severe cases, even surgically repaired.

How a hearing test is done (Hungarian text)

Regardless of the type of hearing loss you have, a hearing care professional can advise you on solutions to meet your needs.

Digital hearing aids include advanced features that help you hear and focus on speech sounds better, while reducing the impact of background noise.

When do you have to seek for help?

If you have any of the following symptoms, seek medical advice immediately:

  • Sudden hearing loss
  • „Stuffy” sensation in the ear
  • Dizziness
  • Tinnitus or ringing in the ears
  • Loud popping sound in the ear, followed by hearing loss

Call us immediately if you experience symptoms of sudden hearing loss, our expert colleagues will help you!