Conductive hearing loss

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Conductive hearing loss
Synonyms N/A
Pronounce N/A
Specialty N/A
Symptoms Hearing loss, ear fullness, tinnitus
Complications Social isolation, communication difficulties
Onset Any age
Duration Varies
Types N/A
Causes Earwax, otitis media, otosclerosis, ear canal obstruction
Risks Ear infections, head trauma, genetic factors
Diagnosis Audiometry, tympanometry, otoscopy
Differential diagnosis Sensorineural hearing loss, mixed hearing loss
Prevention N/A
Treatment Hearing aids, surgery, earwax removal
Medication N/A
Prognosis Generally good with treatment
Frequency Common
Deaths N/A


Conductive hearing loss is a type of hearing loss that occurs when the transmission of sound from the external ear, through the middle ear to the inner ear is blocked or reduced. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including blockage in the ear canal, damage to the ear drum, or problems with the bones in the middle ear.

Causes[edit]

The most common cause of conductive hearing loss is otitis media, an infection of the middle ear. Other causes can include:

Symptoms[edit]

The main symptom of conductive hearing loss is a reduction in hearing sensitivity. This can be accompanied by other symptoms such as:

  • Pain in the ear
  • Discharge from the ear
  • Tinnitus, a ringing or buzzing noise in the ear
  • Vertigo, a sensation of spinning

Diagnosis[edit]

Conductive hearing loss is diagnosed through a series of tests, including:

  • Audiometry, a test that measures a person's ability to hear sounds
  • Tympanometry, a test that measures the movement of the eardrum
  • Otoscopy, a visual examination of the ear canal and eardrum

Treatment[edit]

Treatment for conductive hearing loss depends on the cause. It can include:

  • Medication to treat infections
  • Surgery to repair damage to the ear
  • Hearing aids to amplify sound

See also[edit]

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