I suspect I might have hearing loss and want to understand the different types. Please navigate to the 'Types & Causes of Hearing Loss' page on the Beltone website. Explain the primary difference between 'Sensorineural Hearing Loss' and 'Conductive Hearing Loss' based on their causes or origin. Additionally, list at least three characteristics of Sensorineural Hearing Loss and two common causes of Conductive Hearing Loss as described on the page. Finally, what immediate next step does Beltone suggest for someone concerned about their hearing?
Navigate to 'https://www.beltone.com'. Click on the 'Hearing Loss' dropdown. Click on the 'Types & Causes of Hearing Loss' link. Scroll down the page to view the detailed descriptions of the hearing loss types. Identify the primary difference in origin or cause between 'Sensorineural Hearing Loss' and 'Conductive Hearing Loss'. Extract at least three characteristics of 'Sensorineural Hearing Loss'. Extract at least two common causes of 'Conductive Hearing Loss'. Identify the immediate next step suggested by Beltone for someone concerned about their hearing (e.g., booking an appointment, online test). Synthesize all gathered information into a concise answer.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'Types & Causes of Hearing Loss' page. The agent accurately explains that Sensorineural Hearing Loss is due to damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve, while Conductive Hearing Loss stems from problems in the outer or middle ear. The agent lists at least three characteristics of Sensorineural Hearing Loss, such as: 'Sounds not only diminish in volume, but become distorted', 'The ability to hear high-pitched sounds is usually affected first', and/or 'The ability to hear low-pitched sounds, such as vowel sounds, may be normal or relatively well-preserved'. The agent lists at least two common causes of Conductive Hearing Loss, such as: 'Ear infection', 'Build-up of ear wax or fluid', 'Punctured eardrum', and/or 'Otosclerosis'. The agent states that Beltone suggests booking a free appointment or taking an online hearing test as immediate next steps.