Test your range
HEARING loss is often gradual and subtle, hence commonly ignored. Often, it can only be detected through carefully performed hearing tests.
An individual with hearing difficulty may feel that other people are mumbling when speaking, regularly be told that the television is turned up too loud, find group and telephone conversations hard to follow, and often ask others to repeat themselves.
About 10% of the population is hearing impaired. Sensorineural damage ( nerve deafness) is the most common form of hearing loss.
Otitis media ( ear infection) is the most common cause of temporary hearing loss, which affects 70% of infants and young children.
Presbyacusis is the most prevalent hearing loss that occurs with old age, leading to speech discrimination difficulty.
Continued exposure to loud sounds over a long period of time can accelerate permanent hearing loss.
However, hearing instruments can improve hearing difficulty for approximately 95% of those who are hearing impaired. Who should be tested?
Every child should have a hearing assessment as soon as possible after birth. Early identification and intervention is crucial for language development.
Every adult who is regularly exposed to high noise levels should have a hearing test at least once a year.
Every person who experiences the slightest difficulty with hearing should undergo a hearing assessment for early detection and intervention to help preserve communication and listening skills.
NewSound Hearing recommends an annual hearing health check for anyone above age 50 and every two years for those under 50 years old.
You can visit any of NewSound Hearing’s seven centres in peninsular Malaysia to receive first- class service and the choice of the latest range of hearing aids.
NewSound Hearing offers appropriate advice so you are fully informed and able to make the right decision for yourself.
When you purchase a hearing aid from NewSound Hearing, you will receive a lifetime of aftercare service that ensures you get the best out of your hearing aids.
For more information or to make an appointment, call NewSound Hearing at 1800 188 882 or visit www. newsound. com. my.