Conductive Hearing Loss
When people gradually lose their hearing as they age (a condition known as presbycusis), the problem is usually sensorineural. This means that the problem lies with fine hair cells found in the cochlea, a small organ in the inner ear. However, damage to these cells is not the only cause of hearing loss. Some cases are caused by problems in the outer or middle ear, a condition called conductive hearing loss.
While conductive hearing loss can usually be effectively treated, some people with this condition rely on hearing aids to continue their daily activities. If your doctor has recommended this option to you, HearingPlanet can help you research available hearing aids that could fit your condition. Call our hearing aid specialists today at 1-800-432-7669.
Causes of Conductive Hearing Loss
Conductive hearing loss can result when any kind of health problem is preventing sound waves from traveling to the inner ear as they should. Some common causes of this condition include:
- A buildup of earwax or other foreign bodies in the ear
- Injuries that harm or tear the ear drum
- Congenital disorders that can affect the ossicles (bones in the middle ear)
- Infections or allergies that cause inflammation in the ears
- Benign tumors or other growths in the middle or outer ears
Some of these problems can be corrected with medication or simple procedures, while others may require surgical intervention. If the problem is severe enough, the affected person may experience a permanent reduction in hearing. Fortunately, this problem can usually be corrected with a hearing aid.
In fact, some good news for people with permanent conductive hearing loss is that it responds to hearing aids better than some other hearing conditions. People with this condition often have excellent speech discrimination and other skills as long as sound is amplified to their preferred level.
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