Your Hearing
Causes & Types
Send to a FriendThe Four Degrees of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss affects everyone differently, and it varies by degree from person to person.
The medical community recognizes four levels of hearing loss:
Mild |
Soft sounds are hard to hear. Understanding speech clearly in noisy environments may be challenging. |
Moderate |
Soft and moderately loud sounds are hard to hear. It's often difficult to understand speech, especially when there's background noise. |
Severe |
Some loud sounds are audible, but communication without a hearing instrument is impossible. |
Profound |
Some extremely loud sounds are audible. Communication without a hearing instrument is impossible. |
The Importance of Prevention
