Have you been listening low lately? Do you want to know your level of deafness? Do you also want to know the best solution for this hearing loss? Chosgo Hearing is here to help you. 

Here, we will educate you about different levels of deafness and their symptoms. Moreover, we will share different treatment options to get rid of it. Stay with us till the end to know all of this and more! 

What Are the Levels of Deafness?

Hearing loss is different for everyone.  It can happen suddenly or gradually over time. Many people don’t even notice they have hearing loss until it gets worse. That's why understanding the levels of hearing is important. 

By knowing these levels, you can easily determine that you or a loved one might need hearing aids to hear better. Deafness is typically divided into five main levels based on how much sound a person can hear. These levels are measured in decibels (dB), which indicate the softest sound a person can detect. Let's check out these hearing loss levels in detail.

  1. Mild Hearing Loss

If you have mild hearing loss, the softest sounds you can hear are between 25 and 40 dB. Trouble hearing quiet sounds like whispers, a ticking watch, and rusting leaves are some of the common mild hearing loss symptoms. 

Many people don’t realize they have mild hearing loss until they take a hearing test. Using hearing aids can help you to hear these softer sounds and may also protect your hearing from getting worse. Here is a list of sounds that highlights what someone with mild hearing loss might not listen to:

  • 10 dB: Soft sounds like normal breathing.
  • 20 dB: Very quiet sounds like rustling leaves or a ticking watch.
  • 30 dB: Whispers.

2.       Moderate Hearing Loss 

The second on our list of levels of deafness is moderate hearing loss. You can’t hear sounds in the 41 to 55 dB range at this level. It means you might have trouble understanding people. 

At this stage, many people start thinking about getting OTC hearing aids because they can help a lot with hearing and make communication easier. Here is a list of sounds that a person with moderate hearing loss might not hear: 

  • 40 dB: Low, steady sounds like the quiet of an office.
  • 40–60 dB: Average conversation sounds.

Chosgo's K419R and K19R hearing aids can be very helpful for this level of deafness. 

3.       Moderately-Severe Hearing Loss 

If you have moderately severe hearing loss, it can be very hard to understand what people are saying, even if they’re not speaking softly. It is especially true in noisy places. You may also miss certain consonant and vowel sounds that are important for clear speech. 

At this level, hearing aids are essential to help you hear and communicate better. Everyday sounds like moderate rainfall (50 dB) or conversations and dishwashers (60 dB) may also be difficult to hear.

4.       Severe Hearing Loss

Severe hearing loss signs include difficulty hearing even loud noises like traffic, vacuum cleaners, or a police siren, which will be hard to hear. Hearing aids can help at this level, but their ability to improve your hearing may decrease as the hearing loss gets worse.

Common sounds you might miss include a vacuum cleaner or washing machine (70 dB) and loud noises like a police siren or a noisy restaurant (80 dB). Chosgo’s advanced models, like SmartR and SmartRu, can be very helpful. 

5.       Profound Hearing Loss

The 5th on levels of deafness is profound hearing loss. Even the high TV or radio volume is difficult to hear at this level. Most devices only go up to 100–110 dB, which might not be loud enough for you. Talking on the phone, having conversations, or understanding people in large spaces is very hard. 

Many people with profound hearing loss depend on lip-reading without even realizing it. Profound hearing loss treatment options include surgery, cochlear implants, auditory brainstem implants etc. Here are some sounds you may not hear:

  • 90–100 dB: Hairdryers, blenders, motorcycles.
  • 110–120 dB: Nightclubs, thunder, concerts.
  • 130–140 dB: Jackhammers, ambulances, fireworks.

Treatment Options for Different Levels of Deafness

Hearing loss treatments depend on how severe it is and what’s causing it. There are different options available to help improve hearing and communication. Here is a list of treatment options for hearing loss:

  • Hearing aids
  • Cochlear implants
  • Assistive listening devices (amplified phones or alert systems)
  • Therapy and communication strategies( lip reading, sign language, or speech therapy)

Need Hearing Aids According To Your Level Of Deafness?

Chosgo Hearing provides a huge variety of OTC hearing aids suitable for different levels of deafness. We also offer a 45-day free trial period with a money-back guarantee if you are unsure whether these aids will help you or not. 

Contact our expert team of audiologists to know whether you need hearing aids or not and if you need what is the most suitable condition according to your condition.