What it is: Conductive hearing loss occurs in the ear canal or the middle ear, and is similar to an ear infection. Observation, such as wax, or other damage in the ear can cause conductive hearing loss. What you can do: Doctors normally can treat conductive hearing loss without the use of hearing aids.
What it is: Sensorineural hearing loss is the most common types of hearing loss. It occurs in the nerves, and it is permanent. What you can do: While there currently is no way to repair sensorineural hearing loss, hearing aids can help. However, early detection in critical, and you should contact a provider as soon as you suspect you may have hearing loss.
What it is: Mixed hearing loss is a combination of conductive hearing loss and sensorineural hearing loss. Provider to schedule a professional evaluation.
