How to tell the difference between the two main types of hearing loss Most hearing loss falls into one of two categories conductive or sensori-neural Conductive hearing loss occurs when the sound waves cannot be conducted from the outer or middle ear into the inner ear. A blockage in the ear canal, a punctured eardrum, [...]
According to a recent report by DVIDS hearing loss is a number one problem in Afghanistan … and it is down to high noise levels and no adequate ear protection Hearing loss: Afghanistan’s No. 1 diagnosis BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – When gearing up for a mission in Afghanistan, a service member wouldn’t forget their [...]
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) is defined as a hearing loss of at least of 30 decibels at three connected frequencies. The symptom may occur rapidly or within a three days period. In 90 % of all cases, the condition affects only one ear. The severity varies from one patient to another. This type is [...]
Hearing impairment is one of the major health problems. Since the ear is a very delicate organ, it can get damaged by different factors and lose its normal functioning. Here is some useful information about the common causes of hearing impairment. The human being is blessed with five senses such as touch, vision, hearing, taste [...]
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