Conductive Hearing Loss occurs in the outer and/or middle ear. Common causes related to the…
Outer Ear includes:
- Earwax or foreign objects blocking the ear canal Skin Infections (e.g. “swimmers ear”)
- Deformity of the outer ear or ear canal
Middle Ear includes:
- Perforated Eardrum
- Infection of the middle ear cavity — resulting in fluid filling the normally air-filled space
- Calcification or breakage of the bones of the middle ear
In most cases, Conductive Hearing Loss can be treated medically (usually through the use of prescriptive medications or surgery). In some cases, Conductive Hearing Loss cannot be treated medically, but can be improved through the use of hearing aids / assistive listening devices.