Hearing loss

Hearing loss can have many different causes. For example: sudden hearing loss in 1 ear may be due to earwax, an ear infection, a perforated (burst) eardrum or Ménière's disease. sudden hearing loss in both ears may be due to damage from a very loud noise, or taking certain medicines that can affect hearing.

1. What are 3 types of hearing loss?
2. What are the 4 types of hearing losses?
3. What is the most common reason for hearing loss?
4. Can you recover from hearing loss?

What are 3 types of hearing loss?

Hearing loss affects people of all ages and can be caused by many different factors. The three basic categories of hearing loss are sensorineural hearing loss, conductive hearing loss and mixed hearing loss.

What are the 4 types of hearing losses?

Types of Hearing Loss

• Conductive hearing loss.
• Sensorineural hearing loss.
• Mixed hearing loss.

What is the most common reason for hearing loss?

Age, genetics, and damage to the ear are among the most common causes of hearing loss. About one in eight Americans have hearing loss in both ears, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.

Can you recover from hearing loss?

The reality: Fully fixing or restoring hearing loss is only possible in very limited cases. Most adults lose their hearing slowly, over time, due to aging and noise exposure. The delicate hair cells in the ear, which detect sound, are permanently degraded or damaged.