Conductive Hearing Loss
Conductive Hearing Loss is interference with the transmission of sound from the outer to the inner ear. Causes can include middle ear infections (otitis media),
- collection of fluid in the middle ear ("glue ear" in children)
- blockage of the outer ear (by wax)
- damage to the eardrum by infection or an injury
In many cases this type of hearing loss will benefit from the use of a hearing aid system, sometimes in conjunction with medication and/or surgery. Furthermore in some cases of conductive hearing loss surgery and/or medication is the only option.
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sensorineural Hearing Loss is characterized by disorders of the inner ear. Such hearing loss is irreversible. Tremendous advances in hearing instrument technology enable most patients to be significantly rehabilitated.
Mixed Hearing Loss
Mixed hearing loss contains elements of both Conductive and Sensorineural Hearing Loss.
