Technical Info for the Hearing Impaired

Many answers about types of hearing loss and appropriate solutions are included here to help educate clients and consumers. Let us know if you need more information. With over 30 years experience, we are here to help.

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Problems-Types of Hearing Loss

Sensorineural Hearing Loss is a hearing loss due to impairment or degeneration of the cochlear (inner ear) resulting in an irreversible hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss can be caused by aging, noise exposure, birth defects, medication and viral or bacterial infections. There is no cure for this type of hearing ,loss; however, most patients with sensorineural hearing loss can be helped with hearing aids.

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Conductive Hearing Loss is a hearing loss due to an impairment of the outer or middle ear. This can be caused by impacted cerumen (wax), punctured eardrum, birth defects or otosclerosis. Surgery or medication can be an appropriate therapy for conductive hearing loss in some cases. Approximately 5% of the population suffer from this type of hearing loss.

Bilateral Hearing Loss is a hearing loss, either sensorineural or conductive, in both ears. Mixed Hearing Loss is a hearing loss with both conductive and sensorineural components. Unilateral Hearing Loss is a hearing loss, either sensorineural or conductive, in one ear only.

Solutions-Hearing Aids by Size

CIC (Completely in the Canal)
fits mild-moderate and precipitous hearing loss.
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Canal (In the Canal)
fits mild-moderate and possibly severe hearing loss.
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ITE (In the Ear)
fits mild-moderate and severe hearing loss.
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BTE (Behind the Ear)
fits mild-moderate and severe-profound hearing loss.
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