Start with what you are noticing

Find hearing care that fits your concern

Choose the situation that sounds most familiar. You will find clear education, when an evaluation may be appropriate, the type of professional who may help, and a direct path to relevant local care.

I have ringing in my ears

Ringing, buzzing, humming, or other sounds without an outside source can be tinnitus. It may be temporary or ongoing and can affect sleep, concentration, and daily comfort.

Learn about tinnitus

When an evaluation may be appropriate

Consider a hearing evaluation and tinnitus-focused consultation when the sound is persistent, bothersome, or accompanied by hearing changes. Seek prompt medical care for sudden hearing loss, severe dizziness, or new one-sided symptoms.

Who may be able to help

Audiologists and hearing-care practices that offer tinnitus assessment, counseling, or sound-based support may help you understand next steps.

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My child may have hearing difficulty

Changes in speech, language, school participation, responses to sound, or recurring ear concerns can be reasons to ask about a child’s hearing.

Learn about pediatric hearing care

When an evaluation may be appropriate

A pediatric-focused hearing evaluation can use age-appropriate testing to understand how a child hears and whether further support or referral is appropriate.

Who may be able to help

Pediatric audiologists and practices that specifically list pediatric hearing care can assess children and explain results for families.

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I can’t understand conversations in restaurants

Difficulty following speech in busy places, groups, or restaurants is a common listening concern, even when voices seem clear in quiet settings.

Learn about speech-in-noise testing

When an evaluation may be appropriate

Ask whether a comprehensive hearing evaluation and speech-in-noise testing are appropriate. An online screening can be a useful starting point, but it does not diagnose hearing loss.

Who may be able to help

Audiologists can evaluate hearing and speech understanding, explain results, and discuss practical next steps.

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I need hearing aids

Hearing aids are programmed devices that can support everyday listening. The best path depends on your hearing needs, communication goals, preferences, and follow-up care.

Explore hearing-aid options

When an evaluation may be appropriate

A professional evaluation can clarify whether hearing aids may help, how prescription and over-the-counter options differ, and what to expect during fitting and follow-up.

Who may be able to help

Audiologists and hearing-care practices that offer consultation, fitting, programming, verification, and repair can help guide device care.

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A note about urgent symptoms

This guidance is educational and does not replace medical advice. Seek urgent medical care for sudden hearing loss, severe dizziness, facial weakness, head injury, or other sudden or concerning symptoms.