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There are various types of hearing loss, but generally speaking there are two main categories: conductive hearing loss and sensorineural hearing loss.
Conductive or sensorineural hearing loss | Whether a hearing impairment is categorised as a conductive or sensorineural hearing loss depends on the origin of the hearing loss.
If the origin of a hearing loss can be localised to the ear canal or the middle ear, the hearing loss is conductive. If, however, it is caused by problems with the neural fibres or sensory cells in the cochlea, it is a sensorineural hearing loss.
Treatment of hearing loss | Some types of hearing loss can be treated medically or surgically, but for the majority, hearing aids, which minimise the effect of the hearing impairment, is the most common treatment. It is important that the hearing loss is diagnosed correctly as early as possible, so that treatment, for example with hearing aids, can be commenced.
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 Middle ear infection |
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| Fractured chain of bones |
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| Perforated eardrum |
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| Outer ear deformity |
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| Otosclerosis |
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| Ear wax |
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| Ageing |
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| Heredity |
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| Illness |
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| Congenital conditions |
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| Acoustic trauma | |
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 Here you can get advice on what to do if you or a family member suspects having a hearing loss. |
Read more about the most common form of hearing impairment. Otosclerosis is a disease of the ear characterised by new formation of spongy bone tissue in the middle ear. Read about typical causes of tinnitus. Read about characteristic signs of steeply sloping hearing losses. Read about causes of acoustic trauma. Try testing your hearing and see if you should have it checked.
 Read more about our various hearing aid models. |
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