Local Audiologist & Hearing Test in Essendon North VIC

Do I need hearing aids? Signs you may need to book a hearing test

No one wants to admit that they didn’t hear part of the conversation. Take a look through some of our signs you may be in need of a visit to an audiologist near you.

• Changes in your behaviour, such as complaining that people are mumbling or frequently asking people to repeat what they’ve said.
• Turning your volume up higher than other people for television or radio.
• Having difficulty understanding conversations in a group.
• Having trouble understanding when you cannot see the person’s face.
• Straining to hear conversations.
• Having trouble hearing on the telephone.
• Some people can clearly hear lower pitched sounds such as ‘o’, ‘ah’, ‘k’, ‘u’ sounds but have trouble hearing sounds such as ‘s’, ‘f’, ‘th’, ‘z’.
• Noticing big improvements after wearing hearing aid equipment.
• Visit your audiologist for further guidance and to book a hearing aid test.

If you notice any of these symptoms, consider booking an audiology hearing test stat. Search ‘Hearing tests’ on our directory and book a hearing loss test today!