Hearing loss may occur gradually over time or may be experienced suddenly.
The following symptoms may indicate that you should have your hearing checked by a hearing health professional:

 

• Occasionally thinking others are mumbling or speaking too softly.

• Having trouble hearing over the phone.

• Inappropriately responding to others after misunderstanding what was said.

• Frequently being told that your TV or radio is too loud.

• Constant roaring, ringing, or hissing in your ears known as Tinnitus. 

• Finding it difficult to hear or understand conversations
  with more than two people.

• Needing others to repeat themselves regularly.

• Avoiding crowded places and restaurants because of difficulty hearing.