Why do people lose their hearing?
Medically, there are two major types of hearing loss. Conductive hearing loss involves the outer and middle ear. It usually results from a wax blockage, a punctured eardrum, birth defects, ear infections, or it may be genetic. Conductive hearing loss generally can be corrected surgically. Sensorineuralor “nerve”hearing loss involves damage to the inner ear. It can be caused by aging, prenatal and birth-related problems, viral and bacterial infections, genetics, trauma (such as a severe blow to the head), exposure to loud noises, the use of certain drugs, or fluid buildup or a benign tumor in the inner ear. Sensorineural hearing loss usually can’t be repaired surgically; it’s usually corrected with a hearing aid.
There are basically two types of hearing loss: Conductive and Sensorineural. Conductive hearing loss involves the outer and middle ear and usually is due to earway, a punctured eardrum, birth defects, ear infections, or it may be genetic. Conductive hearing losses can generally be corrected with surgury. Sensorineural or “nerve” hearing loss involves damage to the inner ear. It can be caused by aging, prenatal and birth-related problems, viral and bacterial infections, genetics, trauma (such as a severe blow to the head), exposure to loud noises, the use of certain drugs, or fluid buildup or a benign tumor in the inner ear. Sensorineural hearing loss usually can’t be repaired surgically and is usually corrected with a hearing aid. Before you buy a hearing aid: Get a check up.
Medically, there are two major types of hearing loss. The first is called a conductive hearing loss, which involves the outer and middle a year. It usually results from a wax blockage, a punctured eardrum, birth defects, ear infections, or it may be genetic. Conductive hearing loss generally can be corrected surgically, and hearing aids or devices will not work as effectively in these cases. The second type of loss is called sensorineural – which involves damage to the inner ear. It is most commonly caused by aging, or exposure to loud noises over a period of time. Other, less frequent, causes can include prenatal and birth related problems, viral and bacterial infections, genetics, the use of certain drugs, fluid buildup in the ear, or even a benign tumor in the inner ear. Sensorineural hearing loss cannot usually be repaired by surgery. It is most often treated with a hearing aid or device.
People lose their hearing for many reasons. Not all hearing loss is necessarily permanent. A conductive hearing loss is often treated by a physician or an Ear, Nose and Throat physician. A sensorineural hearing loss is permanent. This can happen for a number of reasons, including: age, noise-exposure, medication(s), genetics or trauma to the ear/head. A number of these people can be fit very successfully with hearing aids!
