Let’s take an in-depth look at the three types of hearing loss along with the causes and treatments:Conductive Hearing LossConductive hearing loss is due to problems with the ear canal, ear drum, or middle ear and its little bones (the malleus, incus, and stapes). Show
Causes of Conductive Hearing Loss
Treatments for Conductive Hearing Loss
Sensorineural Hearing LossSensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is due to problems of the inner ear, also known as nerve-related hearing loss.
Treatment of Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Mixed Hearing LossMixed hearing loss is caused by a combination of conductive damage in the outer or middle ear and sensorineural damage in the inner ear (cochlea) or auditory nerve. Treatments for Mixed Hearing LossAudiologists recommend taking care of the conductive component first. There have been times when the addition of the conductive component made the person a better hearing aid candidate, by flattening out the audiogram for example, while the underlying sensorineural component presented a high-frequency loss. However, the emphasis would still be on treating medically what can be treated. Generally, you would expect positive results. No matter which type of hearing loss you have, this video courtesy of the Hearing Health Foundation (HHF), emphasizes the importance of treating your hearing loss because untreated hearing loss can have a negative impact on your health. For more information about HHF, visit HearingHealthFoundation.org. Which auditory disorders are related to the inner ear?Introduction: Disorders of the inner ear can cause hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo and imbalance. Hearing loss can be conductive, sensorineural, or mixed; conductive hearing loss arises from the ear canal or middle ear, while sensorineural hearing loss arises from the inner ear or auditory nerve.
What are the 3 auditory problems?The three basic categories of hearing loss are sensorineural hearing loss, conductive hearing loss and mixed hearing loss.
What type of deafness has the inner ear damaged?Sensorineural deafness is a type of hearing loss. It occurs from damage to the inner ear, the place of origin of the nerve that runs from the ear to the brain (auditory nerve), or the brain.
Which auditory disorder in a patient would the nurse identify as caused by an excessive accumulation of Endolymph?Accumulation of endolymph within the cochlear duct, sacculus, utriculus, and semicircular canals in the inner ear is thought to cause the symptoms of Ménière's disease.
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