When sound waves are not sufficiently conducted to the inner ear through the structures of the outer and middle ear, conductive hearing loss arises.
This is very common and can be caused by a buildup of ear wax, an accumulation of fluid in the eustacian tube, which prevents the eardrum from moving properly, a middle ear infection, a perforated eardrum, disease of the tiny bones of the middle ear and other blockages in the ear canal.
The majority of instances of conductive hearing loss are reversible, assuming there is no irreversible damage to the structures of the middle ear, and with treatment the problem usually clears up in a short amount of time. For some patients surgery can assist in correcting the issue or a hearing aid may be recommended.
Hearing Healthcare of Virginia
Hearing Healthcare of Virginia is offering complimentary hearing screenings at its six locations in the Shenandoah Valley and Central Virginia – Charlottesville, Covington, Culpeper, Fishersville, Harrisonburg, and Lexington.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (888) 512-1164.
More online at www.HearVirginia.com.
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