Hearing Disorders - Types

Conductive hearing loss

This is due to injury or problems with the bones, eardrum or membranes which transmit sound from the external and middle ear to the inner ear. This type of loss can be usually overcome by medication or surgery.

Sensorineural hearing loss

This is caused by the deterioration of the inner ear or the auditory nerves. In this case hearing – aids are often the only solution available.

Mixed hearing loss

This type of hearing loss is caused by a combination of both.