You know the drill—your spouse asks you to take out the trash, and suddenly, your hearing takes a coffee break. But what if your ears weren’t just ignoring chores? What if there’s an actual issue at play? Let’s break down the different types of hearing loss and what might be causing them.
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Conductive Hearing Loss – A physical blockage or issue in the outer or middle ear prevents sound from reaching the inner ear properly.
Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL) – Damage to the inner ear (cochlea) or the auditory nerve interferes with sound processing.
Mixed Hearing Loss – A combination of both conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, because why settle for just one?
If sound waves can’t make it through the outer or middle ear, they never get a chance to be processed properly. Causes include:
This type of hearing loss occurs when the inner ear or auditory nerve takes a hit. Causes include:
When conductive and sensorineural hearing loss team up, it can be a frustrating combination. For example, a person with age-related hearing loss who also develops a middle ear infection could experience both types at once.
Not all hearing loss is the same, and neither are its solutions. If you or someone you know is experiencing hearing issues, don’t just chalk it up to ‘getting older’ or ‘selective hearing.’ Get it checked out—because life’s too short to keep asking, “What did you say?”
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