About hearing loss
Predominantly, hearing loss is a natural part of growing old; just as most elderly people require reading glasses. In 9 out of 10 cases, hearing loss is age-related. Apart from this, constant exposure to loud noise, head trauma, or genetics – to name only a few – could also cause hearing loss.
Signs and symptoms
A hearing loss develops gradually, almost imperceptibly. Unlike other sensory impairments – for example, degenerated sight - a reduced sense of hearing is not perceived instantaneously and thus may go unnoticed for many years.
degrees of hearing loss
We weigh our body weight in kilograms, pounds or stone; measure our height in meters, feet or inches; monitor our heart rate in beats per minute. How do we measure hearing?
Protect your hearing
Extended exposure to loud and excessive noise can damage the fine hair cells in the inner ear and result in a noise-induced hearing loss.