Is your hearing slipping? Find out in 3 minutes.

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The 7 most common early signs, with a quick self-check
6 simple things that help today, most of them free
When you should see a doctor first

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Part 1 · Self-check

7 signs your hearing is slipping

Tap any that sound like you. Most hearing loss comes on so slowly that people don't notice it themselves; family usually notices first.

People seem to mumbleEspecially women and children, whose voices are higher.

That's me 2

You ask people to repeat themselves"What?" and "Say that again?" more than you used to.

That's me

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Others say the TV is too loudOr you rely on captions to follow the story.

That's me 4

Restaurants and gatherings wear you outBackground noise swallows the conversation.

That's me 5

Phone calls are harderYou switch ears or turn it to speaker to catch the words.

That's me 6

You miss small, high soundsBirds, the microwave beep, the turn-signal click.

That's me 7

You feel tired after socializingListening hard is work, even when you don't notice it.

That's me

Part 2 · What helps

6 things that help, starting today

Face the person talkingSeeing lips and expressions fills in a surprising amount of what the ears miss.
Choose your seatIn restaurants, sit with your back to a wall and away from the kitchen and the door.
Turn on captionsMost TVs and streaming apps have them in the settings. No shame in it.
Have your ears checked for waxBuilt-up earwax is a common, easily fixed cause of muffled hearing. A doctor can check in minutes.
Get a hearing testMany hearing clinics offer free screenings, and an online test is a reasonable first step.
Consider an over-the-counter hearing aidSince 2022, adults with mild to moderate hearing loss can buy one without a prescription or an exam.

Part 3 · Safety first

See a doctor first if you have

Sudden hearing loss, or loss in only one ear
Ear pain, drainage or a feeling of fullness that won't go away
Dizziness or ringing in just one ear
A history of heavy earwax or ear surgery

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