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Types of Hearing Loss Explained







Mixed hearing loss is the combination of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, which can involve damage in the outer, middle, and inner ear simultaneously. This will typically require further testing to rule out treatable conditions causing the hearing loss.

Causes of Hearing Loss


Noise-Induced Hearing Loss typically results from exposure to loud noises over a long period of time, although it can rarely be caused be one traumatic acoustic event. Noise exposure leading to hearing loss is usually caused by industrial settings, loud concerts and music, military service, hunting or recreational shooting.


The normal aging process and exposure to loud noise can lead to sensorineural loss. This is the most common type of hearing impairment that we see, as one of out every three adults over the age of 65 have some degree of hearing loss.


Many of the medications that we take for other conditions may contribute to sensorineural hearing loss and the need for hearing aids. According to the American Speech Language and Hearing Association, there are over 200 Ototoxic drugs on the market today. Certain antibiotics and cancer drugs are among the medications on the list.


Unfortunately, ear infections can also lead to hearing loss. This typically happens when the infection goes untreated for some time, although in rare cases it can happen suddenly.

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