Dr. Sol's Quick Hearing Screening Answering YES to more than ONE of the following questions may mean that you have a hearing problem. Answering YES to several questions strongly suggests that a hearing exam is necessary. 1. Do you hear ringing or noises in your ears (tinnitus)? 2. Do you hear better with one ear than with the other? 3. Have you had any noise exposure at work, during recreation, or in military service? 4. Do you find it difficult to follow a conversation in a noisy restaurant or crowded room? 5. Do you sometimes feel that people are mumbling or not speaking clearly? 6. Do you find it necessary to look at people's mouth to understand them? 7. Do you experience difficulty following dialogue in the theater? 8. Do you sometimes find it difficult to understand a speaker at a public meeting or a religious service? 9. Do you find yourself asking people to speak up or repeat themselves? 10. Do people often tell you that you speak loudly? 11. Do you find men's voices easier to understand than women's and children voices? 12. Do you experience difficulty understanding soft or whispered speech?