What are the types of hearing loss?
There are 3 types of hearing loss: sensorineural hearing loss, conductive hearing loss, and mixed hearing loss.
The type of hearing loss is determined by the part of the ear that is affected.
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Subcategories of hearing loss types
Other categories of hearing loss
Hearing loss can also be described as bilateral hearing loss, unilateral hearing loss (hearing loss in one ear) and sudden-hearing-loss.
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Age, noise, wax or medical conditions
What could be the cause of your hearing loss?
There are many different reasons and causes. Sometimes a hearing loss can be as simple as too much earwax or a temporary ear infection. Let's look into the more common causes such as age and noise:
Age-related hearing loss
More often than not, the most common type of hearing loss happens to all of us - aging.
Age-related hearing loss is a form of sensorineural hearing loss that happens as our nerves and hearing ability start to wear down over time.
Age-related hearing loss is a form of sensorineural hearing loss that happens as our nerves and hearing ability start to wear down over time.
Noise-induced hearing loss
Too much noise = good vibrations but also bad hearing later down the line. Loud music feels good, but has a hidden cost. Other factors such as noisy work environment, DIY jobs at home with noisy tools can also cause hearing loss.
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