{"id":1219,"date":"2019-11-22T11:54:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T16:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlestonhearing.com\/?p=1219"},"modified":"2019-11-27T16:27:34","modified_gmt":"2019-11-27T21:27:34","slug":"how-often-should-you-have-your-hearing-tested","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingsc.com\/how-often-should-you-have-your-hearing-tested\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should You Have Your Hearing Tested?"},"content":{"rendered":"

For people with hearing loss in Charleston<\/a>, there\u2019s never a question of how often they should have their hearing tested<\/a>: it\u2019s something that occurs regularly. But for the rest of us, we seldom give our hearing much thought. You should have your hearing tested from time to time; how often depends on a variety of factors.<\/p>\n

What you need to know about hearing loss<\/h2>\n

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Most of us regularly schedule vision exams and dental checkups, but when it comes to hearing, we often overlook our ears. <\/p>\n

How many people are affected by hearing loss?<\/h3>\n

Hearing loss is a national health concern, affecting approximately 48 million Americans<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Does hearing loss have negative side effects?<\/h3>\n

When left unchecked, it increases your risk of developing a number of physical, social and psychological health conditions. These range from anxiety and loneliness to dementia and falls<\/strong>. The sooner a hearing impairment is detected, the better your odds of preventing or delaying many of these negative side effects. <\/p>\n

How long does it take to diagnose hearing loss?<\/h4>\n

But hearing loss often goes unnoticed. You might think the signs would be obvious, but our brains do a remarkable job of filling in the gaps, diverting resources from either key cognitive areas to help us hear better. On average, it takes seven years from the onset of hearing loss before the typical patient will seek medical attention<\/strong>. By then, they may already be suffering the consequences.<\/p>\n

How old is the average hearing loss patient?<\/h3>\n

\u201cBut I\u2019m not old,\u201d you might be thinking. Doesn\u2019t matter; only one-third of all patients are 65 or older<\/strong>. Hearing loss affects people of all ages<\/strong> and can result from a variety of factors, including noise exposure, disease, trauma and more. For these reasons, hearing examinations should be a regular part of your medical routine.<\/p>\n

How often should you have your hearing tested?<\/h2>\n

How often you have your hearing tested depends on factors such as your age, overall health, symptoms and risk factors such as family history and diseases linked to hearing loss. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association<\/a> (ASHA) recommends the following schedule for having your hearing tested:<\/p>\n