Hearing Loss

Four Types Of Hearing Loss

Getting a hearing test is the first step to improving your hearing. A hearing test will identify any hearing loss you may have and the extent. There are four basic types of hearing loss:

Conductive

Conductive hearing loss is usually temporary, this type of hearing loss can be fixed with medication, a short procedure and, on rare occasions, with surgery.

Sensorineural

This type of hearing loss occurs when tiny hairs in the cochlea are missing or damaged. Getting fitted with hearing aids is the only non-surgical solution.

Mixed

A combination of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, this type of hearing loss is usually treated with hearing aids alone, and occasionally in conjunction with medication, a short procedure or with surgery.

Central

Caused by strokes and central nervous system diseases, this type of hearing loss usually involves a therapy called auditory rehabilitation.

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