{"id":19,"date":"2021-09-01T13:14:53","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T13:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fdp.org.uk\/?page_id=19"},"modified":"2021-12-07T12:40:48","modified_gmt":"2021-12-07T12:40:48","slug":"types-of-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fdp.org.uk\/hearing-loss\/types-of-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Types Of Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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There are three types of hearing loss. They are categorised according to the area of the ear that is damaged or not working properly. They are Conductive Hearing Loss<\/strong>, Sensorineural Hearing Loss<\/strong>, and Mixed Hearing Loss<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conductive Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Conductive hearing loss occurs when there is a problem transferring sounds through the ear canal to the string of bones in the middle ear called the ossicles. This prevents sounds from being conducted to the inner ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result of this condition is that sounds are quieter, but not necessarily distorted. This condition can be temporary or permanent, dependent on the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conductive hearing loss can occur because of factors affecting either the outer or middle ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outer ear \u2013 <\/strong>Caused by a blockage, usually a build-up of ear wax; an injury to the eardrum; a cyst; a tumour; an infection of the ear canal; or a foreign item in the ear canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Middle ear \u2013 <\/strong>Caused by Otosclerosis, which is a state where irregular bone material grows in and around the stapes within the cochlea in the middle ear; Cholesteatoma, which is an irregular skin growth behind the eardrum; a tumour; Otic Barotraumas, which is ear damage caused by dramatic changes in pressure; infections; diseases; or Glue Ear, which is the build-up of fluid in the middle ear, of which children are prone to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The condition can be cured and in certain cases benefit from a hearing aid. Medication and\/or surgery may be needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensorineural Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when harm is done to the minute hair cells in the cochlea in the inner ear. This condition affects everybody as they age, a process called Presbyacusis, which is why ageing is the most common cause of hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result of this condition is that sounds are quieter, and it also reduces the quality of sounds, making them distorted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensorineural hearing loss can be caused by the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Damage to the cochlea or auditory nerve in the inner ear<\/li>
  • Damage caused by loud noises, especially if exposed to them for a prolonged period of time<\/li>
  • A possible side effect of Ototoxic drugs, a treatment used for serious illnesses such as cancer. Can also be found within a number of antibiotic<\/li>
  • Viral infections of the inner ear such as mumps<\/li>
  • Other diseases such as multiple sclerosis<\/li>
  • Infections or irritations of the brain<\/li>
  • Meningitis<\/li>
  • Complications at birth such as mothers having rubella at time of birth<\/li>
  • Injury to the head<\/li>
  • Benign tumours such as acoustic neuroma<\/li>
  • Brain tumour<\/li>
  • Genetic syndromes such as Teacher Collins Syndrome.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    This condition is permanent, and at the current time, there is no cure. However, hearing can be remarkably improved with the use of hearing aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Mixed Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Mixed hearing loss contains elements of both Conductive and Sensorineural hearing loss, affecting the outer, middle and inner ear.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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