Hearing Loss

Hearing Loss Severity
This is a general guideline to help you identify the degree of hearing loss you or your loved one could be experiencing.
Mild hearing loss
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Soft noises are not heard.
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You have trouble hearing and understanding soft speech, speech from a distance or speech in a loud environment.
Moderate hearing loss
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Soft and moderately loud noises are not heard.
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You have difficulty hearing regular speech, even at close distances.
Severe hearing loss
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Conversations have to be conducted loudly.
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Most conversational speech is not heard.
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Group conversations require a lot of effort.
Profound hearing loss
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Some extremely loud noises are heard
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You may only perceive loud sounds as vibrations.
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Without a hearing aid, communication is no longer possible even with effort and concentration.