HEARING HEALTH
UNDERSTANDING HEARING LOSS
Conductive Hearing Loss
Conductive hearing loss occurs when sound waves are impeded during transmission to the cochlea. Ear wax, infections, fluid in the middle ear, perforations of the eardrum and otosclerosis (a stiffening of the bones in the middle ear) are the some common causes of conductive hearing loss. Most outer and middle ear problems can be effectively managed with medical intervention.
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sensorineural hearing loss occurs due to damaged hair cells in the cochlea or a retrocochlear pathology. A loss of signal to the auditory cortex results in hearing loss. Common causes include aging, noise exposure, genetics, etc. Sensorineural hearing loss cannot be corrected with medication or surgery.
Mixed Hearing Loss
UNDERSTANDING THE EAR AND SOUND
Signs of Hearing Loss
Do you ask people to repeat themselves, especially in background noise? Patients often choose to avoid these environments which can lead to seclusion and isolation. Communicating in complex listening environments can be possible with appropriately prescribed amplification or treatment options.
Treatment Options
These complex listening environments can be tackled with traditional hearing aids, bone conduction devices (BCDs), or
Cochlear Implants (CIs).
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