{"id":1321,"date":"2022-12-08T13:35:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T19:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/?p=1321"},"modified":"2022-12-12T13:52:43","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T19:52:43","slug":"how-severe-is-your-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingsystemsinc.com\/how-severe-is-your-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"How Severe Is Your Hearing Loss?"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to a cross-sectional analysis<\/a> of data collected between 2001 and 2010, \u201cAn estimated 25.4 million, 10.7 million, 1.8 million, and 0.4 million US residents aged 12 years or older, respectively, have mild, moderate, severe, and profound better-ear hearing loss.\u201d If you suspect you have hearing loss, you may be wondering how it would be classified in terms of severity and what your treatment options are. We review the levels of hearing loss<\/a> below.<\/p>\n

Slight Hearing Loss\"Side<\/h2>\n

Slight hearing loss describes trouble hearing sounds between 16 and 25 dB \u2013 about the volume of leaves rustling and whispering voices. Usually, this level of hearing loss is not treated.<\/p>\n

Mild Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n

Mild hearing loss<\/a> is when you can\u2019t hear sounds between 26 and 40 decibels \u2013 you may have trouble hearing consonant sounds and have difficulty following along with voices in background noise like 8th<\/sup> Wonder Brewery. In many cases, hearing aids are appropriate for treatment.<\/p>\n

Moderate Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n

Moderate hearing loss means you cannot hear sounds between 41 and 55 dB \u2013 you may have difficulty with vowels sounds as well as consonants. Many people with this level of hearing loss they can hear but not understand what people are saying. Hearing aids can be greatly beneficial.<\/p>\n

Moderately Severe Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n

Moderately severe hearing loss describes problems with sounds between 56 and 70 dB \u2013 you won\u2019t be able to hear normal speech at all. You may need a powerful hearing aid to communicate.<\/p>\n

Severe Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n

Severe hearing loss means you cannot hear sounds between 71 and 90 dB \u2013 you probably can\u2019t hear speech even if someone is speaking loudly or shouting. Hearing aids can sometimes provide benefit, but cochlear implants are often more effective.<\/p>\n

Profound Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n

Profound hearing loss means you cannot hear sounds as loud as 91 dB \u2013 you may miss loud warning signals like car horns and fire alarms. While cochlear implants can help you communicate, many people with profound hearing loss prefer to communicate with sign language.<\/p>\n

An audiologist can conduct a thorough hearing evaluation to diagnose your exact degree of hearing loss. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, call Hearing Systems<\/span> today.<\/p>\n