Question
What are the differences between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss? How can we distinguish between them? What are their symptoms? I hope to receive an answer.
Answer
Conductive hearing loss primarily occurs due to blockages in the auditory conduction pathway, such as tumors in the ear, injuries, or obstructions in the external auditory canal, which can lead to conductive hearing loss. Sensorineural hearing loss, on the other hand, is mainly caused by nerve damage, which may be due to viral or bacterial infections, as well as chemical stimulation. MRI scans can differentiate between these two types of hearing loss, and pure tone audiometry can be used to detect the nature and severity of the hearing loss. For conductive hearing loss, solutions should be tailored to the specific cause, and hearing aids can also be used.