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Hearing Loss > Types & Degree
Types & Degree of Hearing Loss
Degrees of hearing loss differ vastly, but most cases are categorized as noticeable or moderate. Having your hearing professionally tested is the only way to determine the extent of your hearing loss, and how best to treat it.
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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 with background noise.
Severe
Conversations have to be conducted loudly. Group conversations require 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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