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You might be a little nervous about what will happen if you have never had a hearing test. You may also wonder if you need to do anything to prepare for it. Honestly, there’s nothing that you ‘have to do’ before a hearing test. You might like to do some things to make it a bit easier for yourself and our audiologist too.



We can assure you that hearing tests cause no discomfort and are relatively quick and straightforward. You can see the results after the tests and find out if you need hearing aids or any other treatment. The following recommendations are so you can feel prepared for your appointment.

Gather Your Medical History

Before carrying out your hearing test, we want to know about your medical history. It’s helpful to have information about significant illnesses, including health conditions. You should also bring a list of any medications that you are taking.

Another good idea is to write down details such as time and place when you have experienced issues with your hearing or even specific words you have difficulty understanding.

Clean Your Ears

Please, don’t clean your ears too often. When you clean them, you must be very careful to ensure you don’t damage your ears. To clean your ears, gently wipe the outside with a warm washcloth. You might also find it helpful to use eardrops or oil to soften wax that is further into your ear. Do not use q tips or anything that could damage your ear canal.

Cleaning your ears before a hearing test can be helpful to ensure that your ears aren’t affected by wax and we can see into your ears more clearly. We will use an instrument called an otoscope to investigate your ear canal.

Reschedule If You are Sick

Having a hearing test when you are sick is not a good idea. This is even more true due to COVID. When you’re ill with a cold, it can affect your hearing levels, and you might not be able to hear as well as you usually can. When you have a cold, it can also affect the fluid inside your ear. We need to check the functioning of your eardrum and inner ear, and tests do not work as well as they should when your illness impacts the fluid in your ear. Please reschedule if you fall sick a day or two before your hearing test.

Bring Your Questions

Asking questions when you have your hearing test is a great way to get reassurance if you’re worried. But we often find patients can forget them all when it’s time to come into their appointment.

If you want to make sure you remember all of your questions, writing down and bring them along with you. We would love to answer all of your questions and concerns either before or after your hearing test, whenever is most appropriate.

Take A Look at Hearing Aid Options

If you think you are experiencing hearing loss and may need hearing aids, or you know you need new hearing aids, take a look at some possible options. Familiarize yourself with some different types of hearing aid and which features can be helpful. Of course, we can help you with these things too. However, many people find it beneficial to do their own research.

Bring Company

Some people feel better if they can take someone to any medical appointment. Having a friend or relative with you can help to reassure you and hold your hand if you’re nervous or unsure. They could also help by taking notes while you talk with us. You might also find that it’s a good idea to take someone with you if you find yourself forgetting details that you want to mention.

We would love to help you with your hearing needs, whether you are new to hearing tests or an old pro. Book in today!