{"id":315,"date":"2019-09-09T14:40:28","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T21:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.fm1.dev\/hearing-loss-overview\/types-of-hearing-loss\/"},"modified":"2021-12-08T11:51:05","modified_gmt":"2021-12-08T19:51:05","slug":"types-of-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hearingadvancement.com\/hearing-loss-overview\/types-of-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hearing loss affects an estimated 48 million Americans<\/a>. There are many different causes, which translate to different types of hearing loss. An understanding of the cause and type of hearing loss<\/a> is essential in developing a successful treatment plan<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are three main types of hearing loss. They are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensorineural Hearing Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sensorineural hearing loss involves problems with the inner ear and is caused by nerve damage. Causes include aging, noise exposure, trauma, viruses, autoimmune disorders, otosclerosis, Meniere\u2019s disease<\/a>, malformations of the inner ear and tumors. Treatment for sensorineural hearing loss usually requires hearing aids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conductive Hearing Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Conductive hearing loss occurs when there are problems in the outer ear, ear canal, eardrum or middle ear. Conductive hearing loss is sometimes medically correctable and Dr. Christen will likely refer you to an ENT to discuss your options if that is the case. Alternatively, it may be treated with hearing aids. Alternatively, it may be treated with hearing aids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mixed Hearing Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a combination of conductive<\/strong> and sensorineural <\/strong>hearing loss and affects both the inner ear and middle or outer ear. Treatment options depend on the exact cause and may include a combination of medications, surgery and hearing aids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In addition to the different types of hearing loss, it is important to consider the extent to which you are experiencing symptoms. Hearing loss is further categorized as being either monaural or binaural. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monaural<\/strong> hearing loss <\/strong>(sometimes referred to as single-sided deafness) affects one ear only, while binaural hearing loss <\/strong>affects both ears. Patients with monaural hearing loss have normal hearing in one ear and impaired hearing in the other; they have difficulty hearing on one side and localizing sound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This type of hearing loss is usually associated with conductive causes. Individuals with binaural hearing loss have impaired hearing in both ears. The condition is most often treated with hearing aids (two are more effective than one), or, in the most severe cases, cochlear implants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The difference between a hearing exam and a hearing (audiology) evaluation<\/a> is subtle: the exam refers to a single test that makes up part of the overall evaluation. There are many different types of hearing exams that may be administered. <\/p>\n\n\n

Call Hearing Advancement Center<\/span> at (425) 485-8430<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hearing loss affects an estimated 48 million Americans. There are many different causes, which translate to different types of hearing loss. An understanding of the cause and type of hearing loss is essential in developing a successful treatment plan. Types of Hearing Loss There are three main types of hearing loss. They are: Sensorineural Hearing…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":150,"menu_order":10,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"[phone format=none] | Hearing loss isn't one-size-fits-all. Learn about the different types of hearing loss and how to treat them. Contact us to learn more.","_seopress_robots_index":"","schema":"