{"id":2038,"date":"2023-01-13T18:55:55","date_gmt":"2023-01-14T00:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/?p=2038"},"modified":"2023-01-17T18:20:39","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T00:20:39","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-a-hearing-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/how-to-prepare-for-a-hearing-test\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for a Hearing Test"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve taken the initiative to schedule a hearing test, congratulations! You\u2019re one step closer to healthier hearing. You may be wondering what you can do to prepare for this test, and we review some tips for this below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review Your Medical History &amp; Medications<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hearing-loss-hearing-test-01-1536x982.jpg\" alt=\"An audiologist performs a hearing test inside of a sound booth.\" class=\"wp-image-2044\" width=\"367\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hearing-loss-hearing-test-01-1536x982.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hearing-loss-hearing-test-01-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hearing-loss-hearing-test-01-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hearing-loss-hearing-test-01-256x164.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27638069\/\">Hearing tests<\/a> are comprehensive. Not only will your hearing be tested, but your medical history will be thoroughly reviewed so that your audiologist can diagnose or rule out certain causes of your <a href=\"https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss<\/a>. Be sure to review your medical history, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minor and major surgeries you\u2019ve undergone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>History of illness or disease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical devices you use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medications you\u2019ve taken or are taking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medication interactions and allergies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, you\u2019ll be prepared to share this information with your audiologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">List Your Symptoms &amp; When They Occur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone\u2019s hearing loss is different. Having a list of when you experience symptoms and what they are can help your audiologist create a treatment plan that will be most effective for you. Consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you turn up the TV louder than others prefer?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have trouble following conversations in the presence of background noise?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you feel fatigued after lengthy conversations?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have trouble talking on the phone?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have a hard time hearing the voices of women and children?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you feel like you lose focus during conference meetings?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note instances like these when you have most trouble hearing to share with your audiologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ask Someone to Attend with You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring a loved one or trusted friend with you to your appointment. There are several benefits to this, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Having moral support when you might receive tough or life-changing news.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having an extra set of ears when your audiologist is covering important information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may think you don\u2019t need the extra support, but you\u2019ll appreciate in when you have it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Ready for the Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many medical tests take days or weeks to get the results back, but hearing loss tests are instant. So you\u2019ll be diagnosed right away if you do have hearing loss. Fortunately, your audiologist will also be able to tell you what your results mean and prescribe treatment right away as well. Be prepared for the possibility that you have hearing loss and will need treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on treatment options, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/hearbetterevansville.com\/hearing-loss\/communication-counseling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">communication counseling<\/a>, or to schedule an appointment, call Hearing Healthcare Center, Inc. today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve taken the initiative to schedule a hearing test, congratulations! You\u2019re one step closer to healthier hearing. You may be wondering what you can do to prepare for this test, and we review some tips for this below. Review Your Medical History &amp; Medications Hearing tests are comprehensive. 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