Hearing in noise

Hearing in noise refers to the ability to understand speech or sounds when there are other background sounds present, like in a busy restaurant or crowded street. It involves the brain’s skill to filter out irrelevant noise and focus on specific sounds, especially speech. Difficulties in hearing in noise can occur even when hearing ability is normal, often due to factors like age, hearing loss, or auditory processing issues. Improving this skill may require strategies or hearing assistive devices, and it’s a common challenge many people experience as they age or with certain hearing conditions.