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Hearing Loss

Understanding hearing loss — types, causes, symptoms, and when to seek professional help.

Understanding Hearing Loss

What Actually Is Hearing Loss?

Someone who is not able to hear as well as someone with normal hearing — hearing thresholds of 20 dB or better in both ears — is suffering from hearing loss. Hearing loss varies with the condition.

It may be mild, moderate, severe, or profound, and can affect one ear or both ears. Hearing loss may also lead to difficulty in hearing conversational speech or loud sounds.

Early diagnosis is key. A certified audiologist can assess your hearing and recommend the most appropriate solution — whether medication, surgery, hearing aids, or a combination of treatments.

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Audiologist conducting hearing test
Types of Hearing Loss

Types of Hearing Loss

🔵 Conductive Hearing Loss

Affects the outer or middle ear, preventing sound from reaching the inner ear. Often treatable with medication or surgery in consultation with an ENT specialist. In some cases, hearing aids may be recommended.

🟡 Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Caused by damage or injury to the inner ear or the nerve supplying it. The most common type — particularly in older adults. Usually permanent but very effectively managed with hearing aids. An audiologist can find the perfect aid for your condition.

🟠 Mixed Hearing Loss

A combination of both Conductive and Sensorineural Hearing Loss. One can often overcome this with the appropriate use of hearing aids and medical treatment. Consult an ENT specialist and audiologist together for the best outcome.

Warning Signs

Are You Suffering from Hearing Loss?

Check yourself — if you experience any of these symptoms, it's time to book a free hearing test.

Difficulty following conversations in noisy environments
Frequently asking people to repeat themselves
Turning up the TV or radio louder than others prefer
Missing parts of conversations on the phone
Difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds (doorbells, bird calls)
Tinnitus — ringing, buzzing, or humming in the ears
Others seem to mumble or speak unclearly
Difficulty understanding speech without looking at the speaker
Hearing Test

Why You Should Have a Proper Hearing Test?

Every person receives different patterns of audiograms depending on their hearing ability. Based on your hearing loss pattern, you will be provided with an ideal hearing aid.

Audiogram hearing test chart

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What Happens During a Hearing Test?

1

A series of pure tone sounds are played at different frequencies and volumes

2

You indicate when you can hear each sound by pressing a button

3

The audiologist plots your responses on an audiogram chart

4

Based on the audiogram, the degree and type of hearing loss is determined

5

The audiologist recommends the most suitable hearing aid or treatment

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