4 Different Types of Hearing Loss

Did you know that there are 4 different types of hearing loss?

👂 Conductive Hearing Loss:

Hearing loss caused by something that stops sounds from getting through the outer or middle ear. This type of hearing loss can often be treated with medicine or surgery.

👂 Sensorineural Hearing Loss:

Hearing loss that occurs when there is a problem in the way the inner ear or hearing nerve works.

👂 Mixed Hearing Loss:

Hearing loss that includes both a conductive and a sensorineural hearing loss.

👂Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder:

Hearing loss that occurs when sound enters the ear normally, but because of damage to the inner ear or the hearing nerve, sound isn’t organized in a way that the brain can understand.

If you believe you are experiencing hearing loss, make an appointment to have your hearing tested. We’re located in East Providence and Warwick, Rhode Island.

East Providence

(401) 435-5355

Warwick

(401) 921-0181

www.phsdocs.com