Severe Hearing Loss
Individuals who suffer from severe hearing loss generally cannot hear sounds and speech of others without significant technological assistance.
According to a WebMD article, Severe Hearing Loss: Its Causes and Treatment, normal hearing is considered to be in the range of 0 to 15 dB.
These levels refer to the softest intensity where sound can be heard. People with normal hearing are able to hear sounds which as are as soft as human breathing, measuring about 10 dB. Severe hearing loss is considered to be in the range of 71 – 90 dB.
People with severe hearing loss can typically make out loud sounds however, like a truck that backfires or an airplane taking off and will benefit from powerful hearing aids.
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