There are Two Main Types of Hearing Loss
- A Conductive Hearing Loss
- A Sensorineural Hearing Loss
It is also possible to a combination of the above and this is referred to as a mixed hearing loss.
Conductive Hearing Loss
Is where sound is not able to efficiently pass through the outer or middle ear.
Causes:
- Excessive earwax
- Damaged eardrum
- Ear infection or fluid in the middle ear
- Stiffness in the bones of the middle ear(otosclerosis)
Solution:
- Most often medically treated with high success
- Hearing aids very successful if unable to treat medically
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Inner ear hair cells in the cochlea or hearing nerve is damaged and cannot send complete signals to the brain.
Causes:
- Aging
- Noise Exposure
- Hereditary Factors
Solution:
- Rarely can be corrected with medicine or surgery
- Hearing aids can be very helpful
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