| Common Terms |
Tinnitus
[ti-nahy-tuh s, tin-i-] |
Tinnitus is the term for noises heard “in the ear or ears” or “in the head” when no ovious
source of sound is apparent. The noises are usually described as ringing, whistling, hissing,
buzzing or humming. |
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Common Hearing Loss Types |
Conductive
Hearing Loss |
Conductive hearing loss occurs when sound is not conducted efficiently through the outer
and middle ears, including the ear canal, eardrum, and the tiny bones (ossicles), of the
middle ear. Conductive hearing loss usually involves a reduction in sound level. This type of
hearing loss can sometimes be corrected through medicine or surgery. |
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Sensorineural
Hearing Loss |
Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is damage to the inner ear (cochlea) or to the
nerve pathways from the inner ear to the brain. Sensorineural hearing loss not only involves
a reduction in sound level but also affects speech understanding or the ability to hear clearly. |
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