Pure tone hearing loss between 26 and 40 decibels is mild hearing loss, which is manifested as difficulty in listening at a distance or listening to low speech at a general distance;
Pure tone hearing loss between 41 and 60 decibels is considered moderate hearing loss, and it is difficult to hear low speech at close range.
Pure tone hearing loss between 61 and 80 decibels is severe hearing loss, can be heard in the ear Shouting high;
Pure tone hearing loss of more than (including) 81 decibels is very severe hearing loss, which is characterized by complete inability to hear sounds.
Most patients with pure tone hearing loss of less than 80 decibels can hear with hearing AIDS, but very severe hearing loss can often only be restored by cochlear surgery.
Expert tips to crack hearing loss behavior
In fact, there are many behaviors in daily life that can damage hearing, and he lists them all and gives "ways to crack them."
- The volume of your headphones is too high
Wearing headphones for a long time (more than one year) at high volume can cause irreversible damage to hearing, it is recommended not to use in-ear headphones as much as possible, the volume of the use of headphones should not exceed two-thirds of the total volume, and minimize the use of headphones to listen to music and other behaviors in noisy environments.
- High noise environment
Hearing loss is closely related to noise environment, it is recommended that people who are in a high noise working environment for a long time take protective measures, such as wearing ear plugs.
Try to control the time and frequency of going to bars, KTV and other entertainment places with large volume.
- Blow your nose hard
When the pressure is too large, some secretions from the nasopharynx may be pressed into the eustachan tube of the middle ear, inducing otitis media, and also affecting hearing. It is recommended to alternate nostrils when blowing your nose and pay attention to control the strength.
- Slap your ears
The eardrum itself is very thin, and you should be careful not to hit the ear when playing.
- Pick your ears
Digging ears is easy to damage the eardrum, and it is not recommended to clean the external ear canal, especially for children.
- Poor control of blood pressure and blood sugar
People with basic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes must be treated in time, otherwise it can affect the blood supply to the inner ear, and then affect the hearing.
Children have the possibility of hearing loss in the process of growth and development, and regular hearing tests can not be ignored.
Babies under 1 year of age should have their hearing checked at 3 months, 6 months, 8 months, and 12 months after birth, which can usually be done during routine child care; Children over the age of 1 had hearing assessments every six months and were followed up to the age of 6.
If the problem is found, it is sent to the ENT department for hearing diagnosis in time.
