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What can't a person hear if they have high frequency hearing loss?
There are many things a person can't hear if they have high frequency hearing loss. They can't hear high frequencies.
Is partial or total loss of the ability to hear?
Hearing loss can be either partial, where some level of hearing remains, or total, where there is a complete loss of hearing in one or both ears. Partial hearing loss can range from mild to severe, affecting a person's ability to hear sounds at different levels. Total hearing loss is referred to as deafness.
What type of hearing loss results in a person hearing sounds at a lower pitch than it actually is?
Conductive
What is db HL?
dB HL stands for decibels Hearing Level and is a unit used to measure the relative loudness perception for an individual with hearing loss. It represents the volume level of sounds that an average person with normal hearing can hear at a given frequency, serving as a reference point for audiologists to determine the extent of a person's hearing loss.
How is mild hearing loss treated in children?
Usually it isn't. When hearing loss becomes bothersome or problematic, then a hearing aid may be used. In children there can be temporary mild hearing loss due to ear infections (especially otitis media). After antibiotic treatment, normal hearing (or, at least, hearing that was normal for that person before the infection) will return.
What form of deafness is caused by damage to the cilia?
Disease, toxins, and excessive noise over a duration of time are all causes of hearing loss from damage to the stereocilia in the inner ear. Hearing loss has different degrees, but there is no "form" of deafness. There are multiple reasons a person will become completely deaf, or have some degree of hearing loss. The person can be deaf from birth, or can have progressive hearing loss over their life time.
What is the scientific name for deafness?
The scientific term for deafness is "hearing loss" or "hearing impairment." It can be categorized based on the severity and type, such as conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss, or mixed hearing loss.
Can you get hearing aids at Walmart?
Yes, you can. www.walmart.com offers ready wear hearing aids online. They are programmed for mild-moderate high frequnecy hearing loss, and manufactured by General Hearing Instruments, Inc. They also come with a 90 DAY TRIAL PERIOD.
Are hearing loss and hearing impairment the same thing?
No. Hearing loss depends on the decibel listened to and the period of time. Everyone is prone to having hearing loss.
Will a hearing aid help people with mild hearing loss?
Yes. It will give them better hearing. (But, speak a touch louder) The most common type of hearing loss is nerve loss or sensorineural loss. Hearing aids are usually the best method for treating this type of loss and can significantly improve hearing abilities.
What professional measures the level of a person hearing?
An audiologist is the professional who measures a person's hearing levels. They conduct comprehensive hearing tests to assess hearing ability and diagnose hearing-related issues. Audiologists also provide treatment options, including hearing aids and auditory rehabilitation, to help individuals manage their hearing loss.
Can Syphillis cause hearing loss?
No, chlamydia does not cause hearing loss.
