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Hearing Self Assessment

Now that you've learned some of the facts about Sound Voids™, you can take the first steps toward prevention or treatment. The following questionnaire has been adapted from a self-assessment tool created by the American Academy of Otolaryngology. Please take the time to answer each question as accurately as possible.

Self Assessment
Does speech sound muffled?
Do you have a hard time hearing on the telephone?
Do you have trouble following a conversation when two or more people are talking at the same time?
Do other people complain that you turn up the volume on the television or radio too high?
Is it difficult to understand words, especially against background noise or in a crowd of people?
Do you not hear sounds like the doorbell or phone ringing?
Is it difficult for you to identify where sounds come from?
Do you frequently ask others to speak more slowly, clearly and loudly?
Do you especially have trouble understanding women and children?
Do you avoid engaging in conversation?
Do you avoid certain social settings due to anxiety or fear of embarrassment?
Has a friend or family member suggested that you may have a hearing loss?