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Better Understand Hearing Loss

It has been estimated that

approximately 17 percent of the

population has some form of hearing

loss, whether it is mild or profound.

Severe loss or hearing is where the

individual is unable to hear what

others are saying around them

without some form of assistance or

another. There is not one specific strategy that allows everyone

to cope with their degree of hearing loss. That is why it is crucial

to understand what type of hearing loss you are dealing with and

what your options are.

Conductive – This type of hearing loss occurs once the middle or

outer ear is not able to transmit any sound into the inner ear. It

could be the result of excessive amounts of wax built up inside of

the ear canal, fluid that has built up or other abnormalities within

the ear. Undergoing medical treatment or surgery might be the

answer you need to restore your sense of hearing in some

situations.

Sensorineural – This refers to an issue within the inner ear and

auditory nerve. Most of the time, the hair cells that are within the

inner ear, are damaged or abnormal and not able to detect sound

properly. Generally, this is a permanent form of hearing loss.