Let’s take an in-depth look at the three types of hearing loss along with the causes and treatments:Conductive Hearing LossConductive hearing loss is due to problems with the ear canal, ear drum, or middle ear and its little bones (the malleus, incus, and stapes). Show
Causes of Conductive Hearing Loss
Treatments for Conductive Hearing Loss
Sensorineural Hearing LossSensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is due to problems of the inner ear, also known as nerve-related hearing loss.
Treatment of Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Mixed Hearing LossMixed hearing loss is caused by a combination of conductive damage in the outer or middle ear and sensorineural damage in the inner ear (cochlea) or auditory nerve. Treatments for Mixed Hearing LossAudiologists recommend taking care of the conductive component first. There have been times when the addition of the conductive component made the person a better hearing aid candidate, by flattening out the audiogram for example, while the underlying sensorineural component presented a high-frequency loss. However, the emphasis would still be on treating medically what can be treated. Generally, you would expect positive results. No matter which type of hearing loss you have, this video courtesy of the Hearing Health Foundation (HHF), emphasizes the importance of treating your hearing loss because untreated hearing loss can have a negative impact on your health. For more information about HHF, visit HearingHealthFoundation.org. What part of the ear is affected by sensorineural hearing loss?Sensorineural deafness is a type of hearing loss. It occurs from damage to the inner ear, the place of origin of the nerve that runs from the ear to the brain (auditory nerve), or the brain.
What is associated with sensorineural hearing loss?Genetics, noise exposure, and more can also cause sensorineural hearing loss. Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL) is the most common form of permanent hearing loss. SNHL results from damage to the hair cells in the inner ear or to the nerve pathways between the inner ear and the brain.
Which ear structures are involved with sensorineural deafness?Sensorineural hearing loss results from damage to the hair cells within the inner ear, the vestibulocochlear nerve, or the brain's central processing centers.
Is sensorineural hearing loss in the middle ear?About Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Your ear is made up of three parts— the outer, the middle, and the inner ear. Sensorineural hearing loss, or SNHL, happens after inner ear damage. Problems with the nerve pathways from your inner ear to your brain can also cause SNHL. Soft sounds may be hard to hear.
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