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Hearing Test

kaydee50 — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:12:50 GMT

I made an appointment for a "free" hearing test at a local audiologist. I don't have any hearing problems that I'm aware of (!!) but the website suggested getting a baseline test since hearing is not included in any physicals that I know of.

The test is supposed to take about an hour. Has anyone had one of these tests?

TIA!

Re: Hearing Test

deepwaterdotter — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:20:57 GMT

I had a hearing test at Costco before purchasing my hearing aids from them. An hour is about the time it took to complete my test.

Re: Hearing Test

LizzieInSRQ — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:25:37 GMT

Ive had a bazillion of them since I started losing my hearing at 12 yrs old due to ear infections. 45 years worth.

Re: Hearing Test

RedTop — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:34:07 GMT

@kaydee50

If you want your hearing tested, I would go about this in a different way.

My medical doctor does a very basic hearing test in his office. A low score gets you referred to a local ENT/audiology practice where you are given an in depth hearing exam, that will be paid as a medical exam by your insurance. If you need hearing aids, you will not be taxed on the purchase, due to this being a medical need.

What you have responded to is a solicitation ad by an audiologist, who may have special requirements attached to that "free" hearing test.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 20:09:35 GMT

@kaydee50 RedTop is right. Ask yourself, "What's in it for the audiologist"? He's not donating an hour of his time for nothing.

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ScrapHappy — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 20:15:30 GMT

I had a hearing test years ago at an ENT office. Your go into this "box" thing where all the equipement is and she's outside of it giving directions.

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gumboluver — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 20:18:46 GMT

AARP offers free hearing tests over the phone for their members

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GenXmuse — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 20:21:55 GMT

I'd be careful with those solicitations that will want to sell something to you and most likely will find a reason to. I'd definitely start with my primary provider. I've heard horror stories of these places trying to gouge older adults.

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Carmie — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 20:50:34 GMT

My husband has. He has been hearing impaired for years, but would not accept it and was in denial.

He now wears hearing aids.

I have never been tested and I know I don't need to be. My hearing is exceptional. It always has been. I can hear a pin drop accross the room. I hear things before my dogs do.

I wish my vision was just half as good as my ears.

Re: Hearing Test

OKPrincess — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 22:11:54 GMT

I had my hearing checked over Christmas by an audiologist at the request of my student doctor niece. She works there when school isn't in session.

After the test I was informed I have no hearing in my right ear. Also a hearing aid would not help at all since turning the hearing aid louder would muffle all sounds to the right ear.

I have heard many places can be rip offs so be wary before you make a purchase.

He will refer me to a specialist if I opt for a (name escapes me) transplant.

Re: Hearing Test

hckynutjohn — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 22:14:30 GMT

@kaydee50

Worked in a very loud factory for over 30 years. We were required to take a hearing test every 6 months. Retired 30 years ago and haven't had one, or felt the need to do so at this time.

Since the tests were done on "company" time? Do for me getting into an air conditioned part of the company? The longer the tests took the better. Took my time walking to that cool part of the facility, and slower walking back.

hckynut 🥅🏒

Re: Hearing Test

ninjawife — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 22:25:43 GMT

@OKPrincess wrote:
I had my hearing checked over Christmas by an audiologist at the request of my student doctor niece. She works there when school isn't in session.

After the test I was informed I have no hearing in my right ear. Also a hearing aid would not help at all since turning the hearing aid louder would muffle all sounds to the right ear.

I have heard many places can be rip offs so be wary before you make a purchase.

He will refer me to a specialist if I opt for a (name escapes me) transplant.

@OKPrincess I think you're referring to a cochlear implant.

Re: Hearing Test

OKPrincess — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 22:28:51 GMT

@ninjawife wrote:
@OKPrincess wrote:
I had my hearing checked over Christmas by an audiologist at the request of my student doctor niece. She works there when school isn't in session.

After the test I was informed I have no hearing in my right ear. Also a hearing aid would not help at all since turning the hearing aid louder would muffle all sounds to the right ear.

I have heard many places can be rip offs so be wary before you make a purchase.

He will refer me to a specialist if I opt for a (name escapes me) transplant.
@OKPrincess I think you're referring to a cochlear implant.

Yes that's it. Thanks

Re: Hearing Test

violann — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 22:52:26 GMT

The academic credential for "audiologist" is CCC AUD. This stand for "Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology" and is a legitimate credential.

Antyone can refer to h/h self as "audiologist" but "CCC" means the top level of training.

Re: Hearing Test

JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 23:39:07 GMT

I get them regularly at my audiologist.

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ALRATIBA — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 03:15:53 GMT

I see my ENT once a year and his in-house audiologist does the hearing test.

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shoesnbags — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 03:20:23 GMT

@ALRATIBA wrote:
I see my ENT once a year and his in-house audiologist does the hearing test.

That's my routine, too.