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Most people schedule their annual physical, biannual dental cleaning and biennial eye exam. However, it\u2019s all too common for people to neglect scheduling regular hearing tests. This happens largely because most people don\u2019t think about their hearing health and because most primary care physicians don\u2019t regularly refer their patients to audiologists unless something is clearly amiss. Below we review how often you should get your hearing tested<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hearing Screenings Vs. Hearing Tests\"audiologist<\/h2>\n

While the terms are often used interchangeably, there\u2019s a difference between a hearing screening and a hearing test. Hearing screenings tell whether or not a hearing loss is present, while hearing tests reveal the exact nature of your hearing loss, including the type and degree. You can easily take a hearing screening at home online or in your primary care physician\u2019s office, while a hearing test is conducted in a soundproof booth in an audiologist\u2019s office.<\/p>\n

Who Should Get a Hearing Screening?<\/h2>\n

Newborns must be screened for hearing loss per the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program created in 2000. Throughout childhood, children should be screened for hearing loss as well. A hearing screener may also be taken if you suspect you may have hearing loss and are deciding whether or not you should schedule a hearing test.<\/p>\n

Who Should Get a Hearing Test?<\/h2>\n

Healthy adults ages 18-40 should get a hearing test every three to five years. Even if no hearing loss is present, it\u2019s important to establish a baseline at a young age to compare later hearing tests to in order to monitor changes.<\/p>\n

There are some groups who should get their hearing tested more frequently:<\/p>\n