Why are women and children sometimes more challenging to hear than men? As proof, maybe you have noticed that some men say they can’t hear their wives’ voices when they are repeating the “to-do” list. Of course, we are kidding; however, there are many reasons why it becomes hard to hear women’s and children’s voices. Let’s explore the reasons behind this and explore possible solutions.
Exploring the impacts of hearing loss at high frequencies
Females and young individuals often have voices that are higher in pitch, and this can impact how clearly they are able to communicate for people who have difficulty hearing high frequencies. It is the most prevalent kind of hearing loss.
A person may observe they can pick up on quiet noises, yet struggle to hear what their kids or grandkids are saying to them. Women have 165 to 255 Hz, while men have 85 to 180 Hz.
Trouble in hearing specific consonants in speech, such as t, th, ch, soft c, s, sh, f, and k, as a result of high-frequency hearing loss can lead to unclear speech.
Here are a number of other sounds that may be difficult to detect or hear clearly.
- Birds chirping
- Alarms
- Whistling
- High-pitched musical instruments like a flute
What are the underlying factors that bring about hearing loss at higher sound pitches?
This issue can be part of age-related hearing loss. What’s more, damage to the tiny, hair-like sensory cells located in the inner ear can result in increased difficulty in perceiving high-frequency sounds.
Prolonged exposure to loud noises, including those encountered at concerts or in noisy workplaces or surroundings, can also contribute to the issue. Other factors that increase risk include heredity, particular drugs including aspirin, chemotherapy medications, and antibiotics. Heart disease is connected as well.
If kids have high-frequency hearing loss, it can impede their speech and language skill development. For older people, it can include the risk of dementia, depression, and injury, causing falls.
Treatments for high-frequency hearing loss
While high-frequency hearing loss is irreversible, utilizing hearing aids can substantially improve the clarity of high-pitched sounds by increasing their volume, producing a sharper and more distinct auditory experience. An audiologist can program your hearing aids to meet your specific requirements.
An enhanced experience can be attained in a business meeting, making phone calls, dining, or talking with your grandchild. Many hearing aids can be connected to your smartphone and have directional microphones that allow for accurate sound adjustment. As a perk, you’ll make your wife happy.
Set up a consultation if you think you may be experiencing hearing difficulties at high frequencies.
