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Signs and symptoms 

Have the birds stopped singing? 

Everyday sounds are part of life’s most meaningful experiences. Are you having difficulty hearing the sound of a purring cat? Or the crisp crunch of snow under your boot on a cold winter morning? Or birds singing in your garden?

 

If so, there’s a chance you have hearing loss.
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Develops gradually 

Hearing loss usually develops gradually – so gradually that you don’t notice the loss of these subtle everyday sounds. Before you know it, you could start missing the important sounds in your everyday life, such as the voices of loved ones.

 

Of course, you may not think your hearing loss is severe enough to worry about. But however mild your hearing loss might be, you’ll find that your life will greatly improve by doing something about the problem.

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Do you have hearing loss? 

How do you find out whether you have a hearing loss? Take our online test to get an indication. It only takes a minute.

 

For a complete hearing evaluation you need to visit your local hearing care professional. Click here to find the one nearest you.

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