What is Hearing Loss?

Hearing loss can affect one or both ears, partially or totally. Hearing loss is caused because a part of your hearing pathway isn’t working the usual way. If you are concerned about your hearing and may be experiencing any signs of hearing loss, see an Ear-Nose-Throat Doctor or an audiologist for consultation.

Untreated hearing loss can affect one’s everyday life, such as withdrawal from social situations, reduced job performance and increased risk to personal safety due to reduced alertness. For children, untreated hearing loss may lead to education and social development problems. Timely and appropriate intervention is very important.

Signs of Hearing Loss

• Have difficulty listening to other people clearly, especially in noisy environment

•  Often ask people to repeat themselves

• A higher volume in speaking voice 

•  A higher volume in watching TV or listening to radio

• Have difficulty detecting doorbell and phone ring

Hearing Loss can also be classified as

• Unilateral or Bilateral

• Pre-lingual or Post-lingual

• Symmetrical or Asymmetrical

• Progressive or Sudden Hearing loss

• Fluctuating or Stable Hearing loss

• Congenital or Acquired/Delayed Onset Hearing loss