{"id":1053,"date":"2022-07-21T19:25:33","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T23:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silverspringhearing.com\/?p=1053"},"modified":"2022-07-21T19:25:35","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T23:25:35","slug":"what-is-mixed-hearing-loss-how-is-it-treated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silverspringhearing.com\/what-is-mixed-hearing-loss-how-is-it-treated\/post","title":{"rendered":"What Is Mixed Hearing Loss & How Is It Treated?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re experiencing symptoms of hearing loss when chatting with friends at All Set Restaurant & Bar<\/a>, it\u2019s important to get treated right away. Left untreated, hearing loss is associated with conditions such as depression, anxiety, falls and even dementia. Even so, the average person waits 10 years before seeking treatment for their hearing loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some types of hearing loss are more complex to treat \u2013 particularly mixed hearing loss<\/a>. However, a visit with an audiologist can still provide relief and better hearing. We review everything you need to know about mixed hearing loss below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Mixed Hearing Loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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There are three types of hearing loss: sensorineural hearing loss, conductive hearing loss and mixed hearing loss. It\u2019s important to understand both sensorineural and conductive hearing loss in order to understand mixed hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensorineural Hearing Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sensorineural hearing loss is hearing loss caused by nerve damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within the inner ear is the cochlea, which is lined with tiny hair cells called stereocilia. The stereocilia\u2019s job is to convert soundwaves into electrical energy that travels via the auditory nerve to the brain to be interpreted as sound. When the stereocilia become damaged \u2013 usually due to exposure to loud noises, restricted blood flow or certain medications \u2013 permanent sensorineural hearing loss is the result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conductive Hearing Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Conductive hearing loss is caused by an obstruction in the outer or middle ear that prevents sounds from passing through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible causes of conductive hearing loss include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n