What causes hearing loss?

Causes of Hearing Loss

Find out the many varying causes of hearing loss and how you can live with it

Causes of hearing loss can stem from a variety of conditions and factors, and the type of loss is characterised by the location of the damage. Conductive hearing loss involves problems with the outer and/or middle ear systems including the ear drum (tympanic membrane) and the small middle ear bones (ossicles). Sensorineural hearing loss is due to damage to the inner ear system. Sensory may include the inner or outer hair cells of the cochlea, while Neural involves the auditory nerve to the brain. A mixed hearing loss comprises of damage to outer and/or middle and inner ear systems.

 

Some causes of conductive hearing loss:

 

  • otosclerosis
  • perforated tympanic membrane (Ear Drum)
  • otitis media with effusion (Glue Ear)
  • wax occlusion
  • eustachian tube dysfunction.
 Discussion on what causes hearing loss

 

Some causes of sensorineural hearing loss:

 

  • noise exposure - recreational or work related
  • physical trauma
  • age related
  • ototoxic drugs
  • other medical conditions (Acoustic Neuroma, Autoimmune diseases)

While there are many causes of hearing loss, it is often avoidable in instances where heavy noise is constantly damaging our ears, be it at work or social outlets. Ensuring you protect your ears when around loud noises for prolonged periods of time is the best way to guard against hearing loss. While the many other causes of hearing loss or hearing impairment can be attributed to other factors, protecting your hearing is vital at all times.

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