Types of

Hearing
Loss
Conductive Hearing Loss
Sensori-neural
Hearing Loss
Mixed
Hearing Loss
Conductive Hearing Loss
-occurs when there is a
malfunction or obstruction
of the outer and middle ears.

- often be medically or
surgically treated.
Causes of
Conductive Hearing Loss
Anatomical abnormalities
fluid and debris in the
ear canal
Otitis Media
Causes of
Conductive Hearing Loss
foreign bodies
Otitis Externa
Impacted Wax
Causes of
Conductive Hearing Loss
Otosclerosis
Stenosis
Effects of
Conductive Hearing Loss
sound is prevented to a
greater or less degree from
reaching the inner ear
Sensori-neural
Hearing Loss
-the most common cause is
maturity
Causes of
Sensori-neural
Hearing Loss
Genetic
Infection in
expectant mothers
prematurity
Causes of
Sensori-neural
Hearing Loss
anoxia
jaundice
rhesus incompatibility
Causes of
Sensori-neural
Hearing Loss
bacteria and viral infections
head injuries
toxic drugs
Causes of
Sensori-neural
Hearing Loss
over exposure to loud noise
tumours on the
acoustic nerve
Mixed Hearing Loss
- Combination of conductive
hearing loss and sensori-
neural hearing loss
Other
Hearing Loss
Unilateral
Hearing Loss
- only one ear is affected
Bilateral
Hearing Loss
- both ears are affected
Symmetrical
Hearing Loss
- degree of hearing loss
are the same in each ear
Asymmetrical
Hearing Loss
- different degree of
hearing loss for each ear
Progressive
Hearing Loss
- hearing loss becomes
worst over time
Sudden
Hearing Loss
- acute or rapid onset
Fluctuating
Hearing Loss
-symptoms of conductive
hearing loss
Stable
Hearing Loss