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are for you. And of course, protect your ears anytime you may be exposed to harmful elements like excessive noise.
Be sure to protect your ears this summer and take the steps to ensure sound hearing for years to come.
About the Author: Connie Short is an outreach manager for Arizona Relay Service which is administered by the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing. As an outreach manager, Short works to raise awareness and promote the different types of relay services available for the deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or speechdisabled communities throughout the state. Short is a graduate of Arizona State University. For more information on Arizona Relay Service visit azrelay. org.
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Some major indicators that you may be losing your hearing include:
A Frequently asking people to repeat themselves.
A Often turning your ear toward a sound to hear it better.
A Losing your place in group conversations( which can lead to isolation, depression.)
A Keeping the volume on your radio or TV at a level that others say is too loud.
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A Having pain or ringing in your ears.
A Noticing that some sounds remain clear( often low-pitched sounds such as the bass line in music) while others may seem fuzzy( frequently women’ s and children’ s high-pitched voices.)
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it’ s probably time to ask your doctor for a hearing test.
There are some simple actions you can take that may help decrease any future deterioration if you are experiencing hearing loss. Discuss possible treatment options to find out if assistive equipment like hearing aids and personal listening systems
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