When Should I Have My Hearing Checked?

Despite the rapid growth of hearing loss — which is now the third most common health condition in the United States — there is little national attention to healthy hearing. Many individuals don’t understand how to avoid or prevent hearing damage, how to recognize subtle changes in hearing, or even when to see an audiologist.
We have our teeth and eyes regularly seen by doctors as part of our efforts to remain healthy. Why should your hearing be held in any less regard?
When your hearing levels are checked regularly it becomes easier for an audiologist to notice a change in your hearing — just as an ophthalmologist can recognize changes in your eyesight.
A base level is also important because most individuals remain unaware of the fact that their hearing may be compromised. It is most often assumed that if a change in hearing isn’t a bother, then it doesn’t need to be treated. The truth of the matter is that your ears do more than just help you hear. Hearing is one of your most reliable senses and it’s easy to take it for granted.
Hearing is just as tied to whole body health as are your eyes and teeth and it is one of the simplest things you can address to keep your mental and physical health as you age. Having your hearing checked regularly will keep you aware of your ears, the latest research on keeping good hearing, and any damage that needs to be addressed.
Don’t leave your hearing health up to luck — pay attention to your hearing and schedule an appointment with the experts at Nola Aronson’s Advanced Audiology, 661-250-6904.