How Much Hearing Loss Do You Have?

[WhatDidYouSay?]

I myself have had hearing problems since childhood, have undergone multiple operations and today I live with a 40% loss on my right side and 55% loss of hearing in my left ear.

[MichellePasinati]

Excellent questions. You have good reason to be confused because you cannot equate decibels to percentages no matter what anyone tells you. Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults and child.