How We Hear	Types of Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss	10 Warning Signs of Hearing Loss

Degrees of Hearing Loss

Hearing is measured in dB or decibels. For reference a whisper is about 10dB, a regular voice 60dB, and a shout 90dB.

Profoundly Deaf

•     105dB or greater hearing level

Severely Deaf

•     90 - 105dB hearing level

Borderline Severely Hard of Hearing to Severely Deaf

•     75 - 90dB hearing level

Severely Hard of Hearing

•     60 - 75dB hearing level

Moderately Hard of Hearing

•     50 - 60dB hearing level

Mildly Hard of Hearing

•     25 - 40dB hearing level

Normal Hearing

•     25 - 0 or better hearing level

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