a condition that reduces the intensity of sound waves reaching the auditory nerve in the inner ear

Hearing impairment caused by interference with sound or transmission through the outer and/ or middle ear. This type of hearing loss can result from a variety of means including disease, infection and trauma.

Can be acquired or congenital and is caused by blockage or damage in the outer and/or middle ear. A conductive hearing loss can often be helped by medical or surgical treatment.

Mechanical hearing loss, which prevents sound vibrations being transferred to the cochlea.

hearing impairment that originates in the outer or middle ear due to a blockage in the sound passageway.

Hearing loss as a result of otitis media

hearing loss produced by abnormalities of the outer ear or middle ear. These abnormalities create a hearing loss by interfering with the transmission of sound from the outer ear to the inner ear.

A hearing loss associated with the functioning of the outer or middle ear.

Loss of hearing as a result of the blocking of sound transmission in the middle ear and outer ear.

a hearing loss that caused by a problem in the outer or middle ear and causes problems with the conduction of sound to the inner ear.

This type of loss of hearing is caused by trouble in the outer or middle ear (where sound is conducted, or directed, through to the inner ear or cochlea). It may either last briefly or permanently depending on the cause which can be varied. Too much ear wax, an inflamed, perforated or punctured eardrum, fluid trapped in the middle ear or damage to the ossicles. These problems can usually be dealt with by medical procedure. (See also Acquired, Congenital, Mixed and Sensorineural Hearing Loss).

hearing loss due to problems with the bones of the middle ear

a result of damage to outer or middle ear

hearing loss due to some type of blockage or structural abnormality of the ear which prevents the sound waves from reaching the inner ear.

Hearing loss caused by faulty sound transmission through the outer and middle ear systems; often remediable by medical intervention.

a hearing loss caused by a problem in the middle or outer ear. Common causes include fluid in the middle ear or wax blocking the ear canal. Conductive hearing losses can usually be corrected with medicine or surgery.

Hearing loss resulting from sound not reaching the inner ear properly. Conductive hearing loss can result from trauma or chronic middle ear infections or be present at birth (congenital). (Ear, Nose & Throat)

occurs when sounds do not travel properly through the outer and middle ear sections. This type of hearing loss can often be corrected medically or surgically.

Hearing loss caused by an impairment of the outer or middle ear that prevents transfer of sound to the inner ear.

Hearing loss that is caused by an abnormality in the outer or middle ear.

A hearing loss that occurs in the outer or middle ear with the inner ear being normal. This type of hearing loss is common in children who have ear infections and fluid behind the eardrum. Back to the Audiology Clinic main page

Hearing loss caused by an abnormal transmission of sound in the outer or middle ear. Most common in children.

Hearing loss due to any condition that interferes with the transmission of sound through the outer and middle ear to the inner ear; this type of hearing loss can be successfully treated in most cases

hearing loss caused by problems in the outer or middle ear Click here to return to the passage.

Hearing loss due to the impairment of sound transmission before it reaches the inner ear.

hearing loss caused by a problem of the outer or middle ear, resulting in the inability of sound to be conducted to the inner ear.

A temporary or permanent hearing loss that occurs when something interferes with the passage of sound to the inner ear.

any hearing loss caused by damage or disease in the outer or middle ears

A decrease in an individual's ability to hear a particular sound due to an inefficiency or disruption in the outer ear or middle ear system. A conductive hearing loss is when the sounds are somehow "blocked" as they travel from the pinna to the cochlea.

Impairment of hearing due to failure of sound waves to reach the inner ear through the normal air conduction channels of the outer and middle ear. In children, conductive loss is typically medically correctable, and is most often associated with Otitis Media.

A type of hearing loss that results from dysfunction of the outer or middle ear (such as a punctured eardrum or buildup of ear wax) that interferes with the efficient transfer of sound to the inner ear; characterized by a loss in sound intensity.

This is a hearing loss which may be medically manageable, either through medication or surgery. There are times, however, when an individual or his/her physician will decide hearing aids are the appropriate intervention.

Hearing loss caused by dysfunction of the outer or middle ear, diminishing the sound which can be conducted to the organ of Corti in the cochlea where the sensation of hearing is produced.

A type of hearing loss caused by partial or complete blockage of the outer or middle portions of the ear This blockage prevents sound waves from reaching the inner ear through the normal route. In children, this type of hearing loss is typically medically correctable and is often associated with otitis media.

Hearing loss that results from a blockage or malfunction of the outer or middle ear (e.g., otitis media or ear infection).

A loss of hearing due to blockage of in the middle ear. Common causes include ear infections, middle ear fluid, or anatomic abnormalities such as cleft lip or palate.

Conductive hearing loss is a failure in the efficient conduction of sound waves through the outer ear, tympanic membrane (eardrum) or middle ears (ossicles). This type of hearing loss may occur in conjunction with sensorineural hearing loss or alone.