Slight Hearing Loss
The first stage of hearing loss is established when measured hearing loss is between 20 and 40 decibels. Those who suffer from this sort of hearing loss will therefore struggle to understand softly-spoken speech. Sufferers may also struggle to keep up with a conversation, a few words will escape their understanding, but the overall conversation if spoken in a normal tone will be heard. The main impairment will especially affect distant sounds. If you feel that those around you do not articulate properly and if you speak very loudly, this may be a sign of slight hearing loss.
Slight Hearing Loss
The first stage of hearing loss is established when measured hearing loss is between 20 and 40 decibels. Those who suffer from this sort of hearing loss will therefore struggle to understand softly-spoken speech. Sufferers may also struggle to keep up with a conversation, a few words will escape their understanding, but the overall conversation if spoken in a normal tone will be heard. The main impairment will especially affect distant sounds. If you feel that those around you do not articulate properly and if you speak very loudly, this may be a sign of slight hearing loss.
Moderate Hearing Loss
Moderate hearing loss is defined as a hearing loss between 40 and 70 decibels. As a reference, a strong and animated conversation is typically between 60 and 70 decibels. Consequently, a person struggling with moderate hearing loss will only be able to hear a conversation if it is quite loud. A child suffering from this type of hearing loss will often struggle with articulation and linguistic problems. Without hearing aids, speech is difficult to understand.
Severe Hearing Loss
Severe hearing loss is defined as hearing loss between 70 and 90 decibels. For instance, a loud street is estimated to be around 80 decibels. At this level, some will resort to gestures and lip reading to communicate. To improve the situation, powerful hearing aids or a cochlear implants may be appropriate solutions, depending on other conditions.
Profound Hearing Loss
Profound hearing loss is a hearing loss beyond 90 decibels. Sufferers have severe hearing problems. This is the last stage before actual deafness. There are three stages to profound hearing loss :
Sufferers of profound hearing loss, depending on other conditions, have several options. A person born with profound hearing loss can still learn to hear surrounding voices and therefore learn to speak.
Profound Hearing Loss
Profound hearing loss is a hearing loss beyond 90 decibels. Sufferers have severe hearing problems. This is the last stage before actual deafness. There are three stages to profound hearing loss :
• 1st degree (type 1): loss between 91 and 100 decibels
• 2nd degree (type 2): loss between 100 and 110 decibels
• 3rd degree (type 3): loss exceeding 110 decibels.
Sufferers of profound hearing loss, depending on other conditions, have several options. A person born with profound hearing loss can still learn to hear surrounding voices and therefore learn to speak.
Deafness
Deafness, also called cophosis, is any hearing loss beyond 120 decibels. At this stage, hearing is essentially non-existent. This is the ultimate degree of hearing problems, and the state is generally considered irreversible.
If you suffer from hearing issues, you can make an appointment with one of our specialists to complete a screening for your hearing. This examination will measure your degree of hearing loss and its cause(s). You will then be told about the various products available, depending on your condition. In the event that you have good hearing but still wish to purchase hearing protectors, you may also make an appointment for a consultation.
