07/27/2026
"I can hear fine... you just mumble!"
Does this sound familiar? If you or a family member use this phrase often, it may be time to get your ears checked.
Many people misunderstand how hearing loss actually works. They think losing your hearing means a decrease in volume. In reality, it usually starts as a loss of clarity, not volume.
Here is what is actually happening: In age-related hearing loss, you typically lose high-frequency sounds first. You can still hear the loudness of a voice, but not the clarity. This makes regular speech sound like a mumble, especially in noisy rooms. People with high frequency hearing loss can hear a lot of “sounds” fine so they assume they don’t have a hearing issue.
But wait... Is it hearing loss, or just earwax?
Before you panic, there is good news! Sometimes, it's just a physical roadblock. A buildup of earwax can act like a natural earplug, muffling sound waves before they ever reach your eardrum.
If a simple earwax blockage is the cause, a quick, painless wax removal appointment at our clinic can restore your hearing clarity.
Call our office for an evaluation today and find the culprit of your hearing issues. Don't spend another day straining to understand the conversations around you!
