There are three types of hearing loss: conductive, sensorineural, and mixed hearing loss.
Conductive hearing loss occurs from loss of sound sensitivity resulting from abnormalities of the middle and/or outer ear. The auditory nerve’s function is still normal, the sound is just impeded from getting to the inner ear. This type of loss is common in children with ear infections; once the infection is cleared up, the hearing is restored.
Sensorineural hearing loss results from abnormalities of the inner ear and/or nerve paths to the brain. The auditory cells and nerve are permanently damaged. This is the type of hearing loss often referred to as “nerve deafness”.
Mixed hearing losses are those that have symptoms of both conductive and sensorineural hearing losses.
It is possible for earwax to build up and partially or completely occlude (obstruct) the ear canal. Each individual person creates a different amount of wax. Earwax or cerumen is an oily, fatty substance that is created to protect the ear canal. A buildup of wax can result in typically a mild to moderate conductive hearing loss. Once the wax is removed, the hearing is restored.
At Hearing Partners of South Florida, we can let you know if you have a wax buildup and how it can be removed.
If you have a hearing loss in both ears it is recommended that you wear a hearing instrument in each ear. You can hear better out of two good ears rather than one.Some of the benefits of hearing with two ears are…
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