High frequency hearing loss is a hearing impairment where a person has difficulty hearing sounds in the higher frequency range of the auditory spectrum. People who suffer from high frequency hearing loss have difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds. A notable consequence of this is that consonants in words become difficult to hear, meaning that others may sound like they are mumbling.
High frequency hearing loss is often caused by age related changes or prolonged exposure to loud sounds.
High frequency sensorineural hearing loss can cause difficulty hearing sounds in the higher frequency range due to damage in the inner ear or auditory nerve.
Common causes include ageing, noise exposure, or genetic factors. This type of hearing loss can impact speech clarity and can be assisted with hearing aids.
Consequences of untreated hearing loss
High-frequency hearing loss can be caused by a wide range of health and lifestyle factors. Causes of high-frequency hearing loss include:
While there are many health and lifestyle factors that can contribute to your risk for developing high frequency hearing loss, there are steps that you can take to reduce its likelihood.
Using ear plugs (or other hearing protection) in excessively loud environments is a great way to protect your ears from damaging sound levels.
Our hearing care experts often recommend hearing aids as an effective treatment method for high frequency hearing loss. More specifically, the hearing aids can be programmed to focus on amplifying higher frequency sounds, thereby allowing the hearing aid user to improve reception of sounds in this range.
Our hearing care experts will be able to provide the best guidance on which type of hearing aid is best for your individual needs.
BSc, MClinAud, MAudA(CCP)
What drew Maddison to the hearing care industry was the potential to help others connect with those around them, enriching their quality of life. Over her career at Audika she has gained experience in adult rehabilitation, paediatric testing and tinnitus management, and been involved the training and development of graduate and student audiologists. Excited to share her passion for hearing health and excellent clinical care she moved into the role of Medical & Clinical Projects Specialist.
Maddison's current role allows her to raise hearing health awareness amongst other health professionals and support Audika’s clinical network in providing the best possible service and care to their clients.
