Treatment Options for Mixed Hearing Loss
A mixed hearing loss refers to a hearing loss resulting from a combination of conductive damage in your outer or middle ear and sensorineural damage in the cochlea or auditory nerve. Mixed hearing loss can range anywhere from mild to severe.
You can end up with mixed hearing loss due to several reasons. These causes include head trauma, genetic causes, earwax, ear infections, and much more. The good news is, if you have mixed hearing loss, there are various treatment options available, as we have outlined below.
Surgical Procedures
Surgery can help correct the conductive hearing part of mixed hearing loss. This is an ideal treatment option if the conductive hearing loss is more significant than the sensorineural hearing loss. One of the common surgical procedures for mixed hearing loss entails implantable systems. The implantable system facilitates the funneling of sound to the bone through vibration.
Hearing Aids
Another treatment option for mixed hearing loss is the use of hearing aids. A hearing aid would especially be helpful if your condition results from damage to your inner ear. Notably, there are different types of hearing aids, each with its own benefit. Some of these styles of hearing aids include receiver in canal (RIC), in the ear (ITE), and behind the ear (BTE) hearing aids.
Removing Wax Blockage
A buildup of earwax could be the culprit for mixed hearing loss. Consequently, removing ear wax blockage would fix the problem. Once you visit a hearing specialist, they can use a small ear wax remover tool or use a suction tool to remove the wax blockage.
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Out of these treatment options for mixed hearing loss, you can discuss with your hearing specialist to determine which option is ideal for you. Most importantly, be sure to visit a specialist as soon as you notice signs of mixed hearing loss to prevent irreversible damage. To find out more about mixed hearing loss, contact us by phone or fill an online form today.
Resources:
https://www.hear-it.org/mixed-hearing-loss
https://www.webmd.com/connect-to-care/hearing-loss/treatment-for-mixed-hearing-loss
https://hearingrehabcenter.com/hearing-loss/mixed-hearing-loss/
