Hearing loss occurs when something affects the auditory system. If you have hearing loss, you may have difficulty understanding, following, or participating in conversations. You may have trouble hearing phone conversations, participating in online meetings, or following conversations while watching TV.
Hearing loss can affect your ability to work, communicate with others, and generally enjoy life. In most cases, hearing loss is irreversible. But audiologists (healthcare professionals who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss) can help. They may recommend treatments such as hearing aids or cochlear implants that reduce hearing loss.
Types of Hearing Loss
There are three types of hearing loss:
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Conductive hearing loss: In this hearing loss, something prevents sound from passing through the outer ear (ear canal) or the middle ear.
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Sensorineural hearing loss: This hearing loss occurs when something damages the inner ear over time. Rarely, sensorineural hearing loss develops very quickly. This is called sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) or sudden deafness. SSHL can occur simultaneously or within a few days.
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Mixed: This occurs when there are problems with the middle or outer ear (conductive hearing loss) and the inner ear (sensorineural hearing loss).
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