Conductive Hearing Loss: Causes, Ear Deformities & Treatment Options
What is Conductive Hearing Loss?
Conductive hearing loss happens when sound cannot efficiently travel through the outer or middle ear to reach the inner ear. Unlike sensorineural hearing loss, this type is often related to blockages, infections, or structural issues. At Unicare Speech & Hearing Clinic, Vikaspuri, West Delhi, our role is to provide expert diagnosis, advanced hearing solutions, and rehabilitation support for patients with conductive hearing loss.
Conditions That Can Cause Conductive Hearing Loss
Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
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Fluid buildup in the middle ear
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Treatment Options: Can treated through medicines or in some cases surgery is required. Bone Conduction Devices can also be used in cases of re-current Otitis media.
Earwax Blockage (Cerumen Impaction)
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Excessive wax blocking sound transmission.
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Treatment option: Ear wax removal by ENT
Perforated Eardrum
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holes or tears reducing sound conduction.
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Treatment Options: Small perforation heals by themselves. Patient may require surgery (known as tympanoplasty) for bigger perforations.
Otosclerosis
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Abnormal bone growth in the middle ear.
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Treatment Options: Surgery, Hearing Aids, Bone Conduction implants
Ear Deformities
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Congenital conditions such as microtia (underdeveloped outer ear) or atresia (absent ear canal).
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Treatment Options: Bone Conduction Devices