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3 Types Of Hearing Loss & Ways To Treat It

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Do you often find yourself asking people to repeat what they said? Do you hear loud noises as just faint muffled sounds? Do you hear a constant whizzing in your ears or find it difficult to hear on the phone? Do you usually set the volumes of your radio, television or phone on high? If your answer to even one of these questions is yes, then you are very likely to be suffering from hearing loss.

Hearing loss is quite common and nearly one-third of individuals beyond 64 years of age suffer from it. There are different types of hearing loss. Since hearing is a significant part of conversations and social settings, people suffering from hearing loss find it difficult to adapt to the change and tend to start avoiding socialising completely.


However, if you scrutinise yourself for the early symptoms and meet with an audiologist in time, this problem can be very often easily solved. Nonetheless, if left untreated, hearing loss can have a significant negative impact on even the smallest activities of your daily life as well.

Hearing loss is typically of three types with them having different causes and multiple treatment options. Here are the types of hearing loss:

1.Conductive Hearing Loss –

It is caused by malfunction of the ear canal, eardrum or middle ear structures; due to excessive ear infections or the presence of a foreign body in the ear. There is an obstruction to the conduction of sound through the air into the ear, leading to hampered hearing.

Treatment for Conductive Hearing Loss –

The treatment is surgery or surgical implants to amplify sounds. Depending on individual cases, even a regular hearing aid can solve the problem.

2.Sensorineural Hearing Loss –

It is a nerve-related hearing loss due to various causes in the inner ear. This can have multiple causes such as acoustic injury, tumours, malformed inner ear, genetic causes and ageing. The specialist decides on surgery or corticosteroid prescription after examining the patient and the treatment is person-specific.

Treatment for  Sensorineural Hearing Loss

If the patient is suffering from diseases like Meniere’s disease, the ear specialist (audiologist or ENT surgeon) will suggest a low sodium diet or surgery to eliminate vertigo. Conversely, if you are suffering from diseases of the central nervous system, medical management of the base disease can help improve hearing. In cases of irreversible sensorineural hearing loss, which is very common, simple hearing aids and in severe cases, cochlear implants are also advised.

Also Read: Sweet Oil For Ears: An Evidence-Based Take On This Old Remedy

3.Mixed Hearing Loss –

It is a mixture of both conductive and sensorineural hearing loss caused by damage to the outer, middle or inner ear or the auditory nerve.

Most audiologists recommend the treatment of the conductive part first, but an informed choice to medically eliminate the problem is customised to suit individual needs.

At times, simple problems like hardened ear wax can also lead to severe hearing loss, in which case the audiologist might flush it out using earwax softeners restoring hearing entirely. While diagnosing the types of hearing loss is relatively simple, a visit to an audiologist is a must to assess the true nature of the problem so that appropriate treatment can be started.

Also read: How To Safely Drain Fluid From Your Middle Ear At Home

Disclaimer: The information provided here is for educational/awareness purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional and should not be relied upon to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The reader should consult a registered medical practitioner to determine the appropriateness of the information and before consuming any medication. PharmEasy does not provide any guarantee or warranty (express or implied) regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of the information; and disclaims any liability arising thereof.

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