What is Conductive hearing loss?
'''Conductive hearing loss''' is one of the main types of [[Deafness|hearing loss]]. It happens when sound is blocked from going through the outer and middle ear into the [[inner ear]] and will only make noises sound less loud.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Zahnert|first=Thomas|title=The Differential Diagnosis of Hearing Loss|journal=Deutsches Ärzteblatt International|year=2011|volume=108|issue=25|pages=433–444|doi=10.3238/arztebl.2011.0433|pmid=21776317|pmc=3139416}}</ref> Most of the time, conductive hearing loss can be treated but how it is treated depends on the causes and is different for everyone. ==Causes== * [[Ear infection]]s - some infections can cause the ear to swell and can make [[pus]] that blocks the ears * Ruptured [[ear drum]]s - a hole in the ear drum that makes it harder for sound to travel through the ears * Objects blocking ear canal - some objects such as cotton tips and sometimes even ear wax can block the ears ==Treatment== *Medical - some ear infections can be treated by medicine *[[Surgery]] - sometimes surgery is needed to remove objects that are blocking the ears *[[Hearing aid]]s - since conductive hearing loss usually makes noises sound quieter, hearing aids can help by making the sounds louder for users == References == {{Reflist}} == Other websites == * [http://www.nhc.com.au/home National Hearing Care] Find an audiologist in Australia and get more information on hearing problems. * [http://www.resonatehealth.co.nz/ Resonate Health] Find an audiologist in New Zealand. * [http://www.bayaudiology.co.nz/ Bay Audiology] Find an audiologist in New Zealand and get more information on hearing problems. [[Category:Hearing problems]]