Are you worried about your hearing? Are you perhaps fearing that it’s not quite as good as it used to be? Maybe you’ve just put it down as “one of those things”, but if you’re having to ask people to repeat what they’ve said more than normal, or if you’re struggling to follow a conversation involving more than one other person, you should really get your ears down to your local audiologist for a check-up.
When you get there, he or she will put your hearing through its paces, conducting a standard hearing test before giving you the results at the end. Then, you’ll be recommended some follow-up steps; perhaps you’ll need a hearing aid, maybe you’ll just need to turn the music down once in a while.
All in all, it’s a pretty simple business, but we can understand if the thought of someone examining the inside of your head unnerves you a bit. However, there’s really nothing at all to be worried about – it’s quick and painless.
If you’re still panicky, have a read of this; we’ll explain exactly what goes down at a test.
Going for a “Hearing Health Check”
This is the “express” version – it will only eat up about a quarter of an hour of your time, and it definitely won’t cost you anything, not a single penny. If you have never been for a hearing test before, this is the perfect jumping-on point, or if you simply feel like a quick check-up, this is for you.
The audiologist will have a look into the current state of your ears and put you through a basic hearing test. Basically, you will have to respond to a few different sounds which you’ll hear through a pair of headphones.
If anything registers, you’ll be informed, and you can set a date for a follow-up hearing test there and then. Or maybe you’ll get the hearing equivalent of 20/20 vision, in which case,
Going for a Full Hearing Test
A hearing test is pretty similar to the health check detailed above, except that it’ll take a while longer – up to about an hour.
Book your appointment in advance to save on waiting around, then when you turn up, the first thing you’ll do is to have a chat with the audiologist. You’ll talk about everything relevant to your hearing – you recent health (ear infections and the like should be detailed), any family history of hearing loss, your working and living environments, and if you’ve suffered from hearing problems before.
Then they’ll look at your ears – any obstructions that could cause problems, like excess wax, will be noted. Nothing dubious, just a quick examination.
Next comes the test itself: you’ll need to press a button when you hear the sounds which are played to you, and possibly respond via speech to any questions. Then an audiogram will be plotted, showing you the results.
All that’s left is another little chat, in which you’ll talk about the results and be recommended any further steps, if applicable. Easy enough, no?
– This is a post by Jamie writing on behalf of Boots hearingcare who are experts in hearing loss and hearing care.

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