NEUROLOGY
SURGERY
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Question
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Severe hearing loss is associated with a decibel loss in the range of ____ to ____ dB.
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70, 80
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70, 90
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70, 95
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70, 85
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Moderate hearing loss: Hearing loss of 41 to 60 decibels. Severe hearing loss: Hearing loss of 61 to 80 decibels. Profound hearing loss or deafness: Hearing loss of more than 81 decibels.
Detailed explanation-2: -Noise above 70 dB over a prolonged period of time may start to damage your hearing. Loud noise above 120 dB can cause immediate harm to your ears. The table below shows dB levels and how noise from everyday sources can affect your hearing.
Detailed explanation-3: -Profound Hearing Loss People suffering from this degree of hearing loss cannot hear sounds softer than 90-120 dB. For those suffering from profound hearing loss, using a hearing aid is most often ineffective.
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