Hi
I recently got my CPL and with my medical coming up I decided to do a mock Hearing test because last year the audiogram showed a slight hearing loss and my Class 1 medical certificate states I should use ear plugs in noisy environment.
Well the hearing test shows that my hearing loss has increased. I can only hear sounds higher than 55 dB between 4kHz and 8kHz in both the ears but my hearing is in normal range upto 3kHz.
This news has been a big shocker to me..... and just want to know what are going to be the consequences of being in this situation?:sad:
Would it be possible to continue as a CPL holder?

Protect your hearing at all times. Even cinemas are dangerous these days. I carry ear plugs anywhere there might be significant noise.

Even in aircraft, I plug my ears slightly, then turn up the volume a little bit. It really does help the signal to noise ratio.

Right now, you have hearing at the important range for flying.

I feel you should see a specialist. There might be some infection that's treatable.

Do you have any high frequency whistle/tinnitus? Any vertigo? (lateral visual effect.)

Thank you for the reply Loose Rivets, I am taking all the necessary precautions to protect my hearing and not suffering from tinnitus. I have nasty cold which blocks my eustachian tube almost all day everyday. Do you know of any instances where people have recovered from High frequency hearing loss?

Hearing loss with age is normal, especially high frequency. It rarely risks your medical provided you can hear the radio

But you cant have a permanent cold. You may well have otitis media or glue ear - go see your GP who can look in your ear and instantly diagnose it. Treatment is simple

Most AMEs look in the ear before doing an audiogram and possibly wouldnt go ahead until you are treated anyhow!