Sensorineural hearing loss

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My brother has been diagnosed with moderate sensorineural hearing impairment in both ears. I want to know , according to the report how severe is the disability in terms of the DB.

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There's no exact value given in the report.moderate degree covers upto 40to55db.your brother s hearing level falls between this.

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