India, Aug. 31 -- Has it ever happened that someone is speaking to you, but you keep saying 'Huh?' Their voice may not sound clear and might seem muffled or distorted instead. Is this a warning sign? A specialist weighed in on why this happens, a subtle hearing difficulty he frequently encounters among patients at his clinic, and what could be causing it.ALSO READ: Why do your ears feel blocked during monsoon? ENT specialist explains reason behind muffled hearing

Dr Animesh Banerjee, ENT at Even Healthcare, Bengaluru, revealed, "Every week, I see young patients who are convinced their hearing is fine. Their tone tests often agree. And yet they struggle to follow a conversation in a crowded cafe, mishear colleagues on calls, or feel their...