Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss , also known as hearing impairment , is a partial or total inability to hear. Hearing loss may occur in one or both ears . In children hearing problems can affect the ability to learn languages and in adults it can cause work related difficulties . Hearing loss can be temporary or permanent.
If you suspect your hearing has declined don’t wait . It’s easy to take action and get on the path to better hearing.
Hearing loss can be of 3 types:-
- Conductive hearing loss – Disorder of the outer and/or middle ear which results in difficulty in hearing. This is commonly treated medically or through ear surgery.
- Sensorineural hearing loss (Commonly called nerve deafness)- Disorder of the inner ear and/or auditory nerve. Such hearing loss is irreversible.
- Mixed hearing loss – Contains elements of both conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.
SURE ! Hearing IS About Sound , but it’s also about happiness , productivity and more. Hearing is a magical kind of sense.
Hearing loss is diagnosed when hearing testing finds that a person is unable to hear 25 decibels
in at least one ear.
There are four general degrees of hearing loss.
- Mild
- Moderate
- Severe
- Profound
