Difficulty hearing in a noisy environment
TV and Radio is turned up louder than what it used to be
Ringing, buzzing or phantom sounds in one or both ears, this is known as tinnitus
Constantly asking people to repeat themselves, especially in a group situations
Sounds appear to be muffled
Must read lips to understand what people are saying
Experience difficulty communicating on the phone
Withdraw or avoid social situations

Age, unfortunately the older a person gets the more at risk they are for hair cell damage in the cochlear. We recommend to start having your hearing tested from as young as 50 years of age
Exposures to loud levels of noise e.g. factory or other industrial noise, shooting, motorbike, loud music
Family history of hearing loss
Ototoxic drugs e.g Chemotherapy agents, Gentamicin, Loop diuretics
Autoimmune inner ear diseases
Head Injury
History of middle ear problems
Inner ear virus or disease

Do not use earbuds to clean your ears! Rather consult with your Audiologist, GP or ENT for safe wax removal.
If you partake in any activities that involve loud noise, have custom made earplugs fitted by your Audiologist.
Limit your amount of time listening to loud music through an MP3 player to an hour a day at an acceptable noise level.
If you have been at risk for a hearing loss, have your hearing tested annually.
If you experience sudden symptoms of tinnitus, vertigo or hearing loss, consult with your Audiologist or ENT specialist.