Hearing Loss Self Evaluation BY Sontec

QUESTIONS

YES

SOMETIMES

NO

1. Does a hearing problem cause you to feel embarrassed
    when meeting new people?

2. Does a hearing problem cause you to feel frustrated when
    talking to members of your family?

3. Does a hearing problem cause you difficulty
    hearing/understanding coworkers, clients or customers?

4. Does a hearing problem cause you difficulty when visiting
    friends, relatives or neighbors?

5. Do you feel handicapped by hearing problems?

6. Does a hearing problem cause you difficulty in the movies
    or theater?

7. Does a hearing problem cause you to have arguments with
    family members?

8. Does a hearing problem cause you difficulty when listening
    to a radio or TV?

9. Do you feel that difficulty with your hearing limits or
    hampers your personal life?

10. Does a hearing problem cause difficulty when in a
     restaurant with relatives or friends?

To compile your score, simply click the calculate button below

TOTAL POINTS

DIAGNOSIS

0-8 Points

little or no hearing loss

10-24 Points

mild to moderate loss

26-40 Points

significant loss.

0-8 points:  Obtain a professional examination to determine your hearing baseline. If you experience occasional difficulty in certain situations, ask your hearing professional about hearing enhancement products.

10-24 points:  A complete hearing examination is recommended. Mild to moderate hearing loss is associated with difficulty understanding speech, particularly in the presence of background noise.

26-40 points: A complete hearing examination is recommended. Significant hearing loss results in increased difficulty hearing and understanding in all situations.