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1. Hearing and Hearing Loss
The auditory (hearing) system
consists of three sections, each with
very important purposes. The first
section is the outer ear which
includes the pinna and external ear
canal. The outer ear protects the rest
of the ear from foreign objects, it
also amplifies sounds that are
collected, and helps us to determine which direction sounds are
coming from.
The middle ear is an air filled space that begins at the eardrum.
The eardrum vibrates to incoming sound which results in the
movement of three small bones (the malleus, incus and stapes)
attached to the eardrum. At the end of the stapes is the oval
window, an opening into the fluid-filled cochlea, or organ of
hearing.
The cochlea is the auditory portion of the inner ear. It is from
here that sound is transmitted to the auditory nerve. A problem
in any one of these areas may cause either a conductive,
sensorineural, or mixed hearing loss.
Conductive means there is a problem in the outer ear or middle
ears, such as excessive ear wax in the ear canal, fluid or infection
in the middle ear, or perhaps a hole in the eardrum. It is usually
medically treatable.

2. With sensorineural, there is a problem with the cochlea or
auditory nerve due to aging, noise exposure, or family history. It
is usually treated with amplification devices. Rarely, it is caused
by a benign tumor, in which case, surgery is necessary.
When there is both a conductive and sensorineural loss, it is
considered to be mixed. If you or a loved one thinks you may be
experiencing a decrease in hearing, contact your physician or
audiologist.
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