10/07/2019
A person’s hearing loss can be categorized according to degree of severity. It can either fall as mild, moderate, severe or profound hearing loss. Audiologists and other hearing professionals use these terms; the four degrees of severity of hearing loss according to World Health Organization (WHO) are defined as follows:
Mild means that the person is having difficulty hearing or not being able to hear sounds that fall below 25dB or the normal range.
Moderate means that the person is having difficulty hearing or not being able to hear sounds that fall below 40dB.
Severe means that the person is having difficulty hearing or not being able to hear sounds that fall below 60dB.
Profound means that the person is having difficulty hearing or not being able to hear sounds that fall below 80dB.
Only a certified hearing care professional can accurately diagnose your level of hearing loss and prescribe the best treatment options.
Come drop by any Active Hearing Center near you and let's figure out if you fall under any of this category.
