Types of Hearing Loss
There are three main types of hearing loss, and depending on what type you’re experiencing the treatment will be different.
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Some hearing loss is caused by damage to the tiny hairs in the cochlea. Whether caused by aging, disease or exposure to loud noises this type of hearing loss is often permanent and requires treatment with hearing aids or other hearing technology.
Conductive Hearing Loss
A common cause of hearing loss is when sounds are blocked from traveling through the ear canal correctly. This can happen when foreign objects or earwax is blocking the canal or if fluid builds up behind the eardrum. Other common causes are ear infections, a tear in the eardrum, or cysts. While some conductive hearing loss is caused by disease or permanent damage, many types of conductive hearing loss are temporary.
Mixed Hearing Loss
Mixed hearing loss is a combination of sensorineural and conductive hearing loss.