TYPES OF HEARING LOSS

Occurs when the transmission of sound through the outer and middle ear is interrupted. Common causes are wax build-up, a perforated eardrum, fluid in the middle ear, or damage to the small bones located in the middle ear. Most conductive hearing loss can be treated medically but there are times when hearing aids are needed.

Occurs when the transmission of sound through the outer and middle ear is interrupted. Common causes are wax build-up, a perforated eardrum, fluid in the middle ear, or damage to the small bones located in the middle ear. Most conductive hearing loss can be treated medically but there are times when hearing aids are needed.

Occurs when there is a combination of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss. Example: fluid in the middle ear and damage to the cochlea. Mixed losses are treated with a combination approach of medical management for the conductive component and hearing aids for the sensorineural component.