If you feel difficulty in
understanding speech in different scenarios,if you frequently ask others to
repeat what they said,if you have a tendency to increase the volume of the
TV,music etc than usual,if you have difficulty in following telephonic conversations
etc,then you get your hearing tested.
But, it is advised to test
your hearing annually even without any hearing difficulties.
No. The basic hearing test
Pure Tone Audiometry requires the patient to raise hand when the sounds
given through headphones are heard.
Hearing aids are devices
designed to help to hear better.But it cannot restore the natural functioning
of a normal ear.
If the hearing aid worn is
digital,and is programmed and fitted appropriately by a certified Audiologist,then you do not have to worry about the worsening of hearing
because of a hearing aid.
However,if you have any
other medical conditions like diabetes and also with ageing, the hearing
loss might worsen naturally.
When you use a Hearing Aid, you will be able to hear the general sounds better, this may reduce the discomfort caused by ringing in the ear.
In advanced level Hearing aids, a more specific option for reducing the tinnitus(ringing sensation in the ear) is avaialable.It is called “Tinnitus Masker”.
- While sleeping a person changes head positions and Hearing Aid is likely to be damaged due to additional pressure. Also that Hearing Aids are more prone to falling out while sleeping. So,it's not advisable to use hearing aids while sleeping.