Understanding Hearing Loss - Expert Care in Kangra City, Kangra
Hearing loss affects 63 million Indians (WHO data). At HearClear Kangra City, we diagnose and treat all types of hearing loss: Sensorineural (damage to cochlea/auditory nerve - most common, 90% of cases), Conductive (outer/middle ear blockage from wax, infection, or otosclerosis), and Mixed (combination of both). Our RCI-certified audiologists use advanced diagnostic tools to determine the exact type, degree, and configuration of your hearing loss.
Degrees of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is measured in decibels (dB HL):
- Normal: 0-25 dB HL - Can hear whispers and soft speech
- Mild: 26-40 dB HL - Difficulty with soft speech, background noise
- Moderate: 41-55 dB HL - Difficulty with normal conversation
- Moderately Severe: 56-70 dB HL - Difficulty even with loud speech
- Severe: 71-90 dB HL - Can only hear very loud sounds
- Profound: 91+ dB HL - Cannot hear most sounds without amplification
Treatment Options at Kangra City
Based on your diagnosis, our audiologists recommend the most appropriate intervention:
- Hearing aids (BTE, RIC, ITE, CIC, IIC) for sensorineural hearing loss
- Medical referral for conductive hearing loss that may need surgical intervention
- Combination therapy for mixed hearing loss
- Assistive listening devices for specific environments
- Rehabilitation and auditory training programs
- Regular monitoring and hearing aid adjustments
The Dementia Connection
The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention (2020) identified untreated hearing loss as the #1 modifiable risk factor for dementia. Adults with untreated hearing loss are 5x more likely to develop dementia. Hearing aids reduce this risk by keeping the auditory cortex stimulated. Early treatment is crucial - don't wait.
- Get tested today at City Hospital, Palampur Rd, opposite Sant Hyundai, Ghurkari Khas, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
- Call: +91 98884 38843
- WhatsApp: +91 99719 25446