Conductive hearing loss occurs when there is an obstruction of the outer and middle ear. This can be caused by fluid build-up, an infection, a hole in the eardrum, or several other factors. Surgery and medication are viable choices in correcting this form of hearing loss, unlike the other two types, which are not as easily resolved.
Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is damage to the inner ear. This form of hearing loss can be caused by some form of illness, trauma to the ear, consumption of harmful drugs, occur with age or run in your family. This type of hearing loss is more serious, as it often times leads to permanent hearing loss. Surgery is not often able to fix the issue of sensorineural hearing loss, however, hearing aids can help gain back some form of hearing.
Mixed hearing loss is a mix of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss. For example, one can suffer trauma to the ear, while also having the issue of fluid build-up in the inner ear, causing a more complicated situation that can worsen someone’s hearing. The same causes of both previously mentioned forms hearing loss apply to this type of hearing loss.
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