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Degree of Hearing Loss
Overview
This bilingual educational material presents the audiogram of familiar sounds and categorizes hearing loss into five degrees from mild to profound. It describes the loudness levels and associated disabilities for each category, ranging from mild loss (25-40 dB) where patients may struggle with whispered speech, to profound loss (>90 dB) where patients rely on visual cues and may not hear everyday sounds.
This article was updated in 2026.