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High-pitched sounds have a higher frequency. Examples include birds singing, alarms, children's voices, and certain speech sounds such as “s,” “f,” and “th.”
You may still hear people talking but have difficulty understanding exactly what they're saying.
Age-related hearing loss often affects higher frequencies first. Years of exposure to loud sounds can also damage the delicate hair cells in the inner ear that help detect sound.
As high-frequency hearing becomes weaker, speech may start to sound muffled or unclear.
You might notice that:
Children's voices are harder to understand
Birds and other high-pitched sounds seem quieter
People sound like they're mumbling
You frequently confuse similar-sounding words
You can hear someone talking but can't make out the words
Modern hearing aids can amplify different frequencies based on your individual hearing loss. Rather than simply making everything louder, they can provide more amplification where you need it.
A hearing test can determine which frequencies you're having trouble hearing and help guide the right hearing aid settings.
Difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds can be an early sign of hearing loss, especially when speech starts sounding less clear. A hearing test can help identify what you're missing and whether hearing aids could improve your everyday listening.
If you're ready to explore your options, Club Hearing offers hearing aids designed to help you hear speech and everyday sounds more clearly.