RECOGNIZING HEARING LOSS

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Enjoy the quality of life that better hearing offers

Even simple conversations can be very tiring for people with hearing loss. Following a discussion with several participants requires intense effort. Active communication is difficult, which can quickly lead to isolation. Hearing loss can have many causes, but in most cases, hearing loss can be addressed successfully.

Between “hearing well” and “hearing nothing” lies a wide range of different types of hearing loss. Experts distinguish between mild, moderate, severe, and profound hearing loss. Most cases of hearing loss are categorized as mild or moderate.

We can help you recognize the signs of hearing loss. Contact us for a complete hearing evaluation at one of our locations here.

Levels of Hearing Loss

  • Mild

    Soft noises are not heard. Understanding speech is difficult in a loud environment.

  • Moderate

    Soft and moderately loud noises are not heard. Understanding speech becomes very difficult if background noise is present.

  • Severe

    Conversations have to be conducted loudly. Group conversations are possible only with a lot of effort.

  • Profound

    Some very loud noises are heard. Without a hearing aid, communication is no longer possible even with intense effort.

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