If you are experiencing trouble hearing, you may need to make an appointment at Duke Otolaryngology of Durham.

Common signs of hearing loss include:

• Difficulty following conversations and understanding speech
• The need for frequent repetition during conversations
• Difficulty hearing in noisy situations, like conferences, restaurants or crowded meeting rooms
• Listening to the television or radio at a high volume
• Answering or responding inappropriately in conversations
• Withdrawing from social situations that you once enjoyed because of difficulty hearing
• Ringing or buzzing in your ear(s)
• Pain/fullness in your ear(s)
• Dizziness or a feeling of being off balance