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Why Would I Need a Hearing Test?
Every now and then, your doctor may ask you to get a hearing test. Don’t assume that something is wrong. Hearing tests are how doctors use to make sure that your ears work well.
With age, hearing loss becomes more likely. About 14% of people ages 45 to 64 have some degree of hearing loss, but that rises to more than 30% among people who are 65 or older. This is why your doctor will want to test your hearing every few years, rather than just once as an adult.
Experts recommend that adults get their hearing tested every 10 years until age 50, and then every 3 years after that.
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Some people may suspect that they have hearing loss. They have trouble hearing people talk to them when they are in a crowded room, or they’ve been told they raise the volume on the TV way too high.
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But not all people know that they have a problem. You may not realize that you have hearing loss, because it is often a gradual process. That is why it is important to have your ears checked when your doctor says you should, even if you think you’re fine.
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Understanding the test results
Adults with hearing loss up to 25 decibels have normal hearing. Hearing loss breaks down this way:
- Mild hearing loss: 26 to 40 decibels
- Moderate hearing loss: 41 to 55 decibels
- Moderate-to-severe hearing loss: 56 to 70 decibels
- Severe hearing loss: 71 to 90 decibels
- Profound hearing loss: 91 to 100 decibels
You may be surprised if your hearing test results show that you have mild, moderate, or even greater hearing loss -- especially if your hearing loss has crept up on you gradually.