Conductive Hearing Loss

Conductive hearing loss relates primarily to variances in the structure of our outer and middle ears. When there is a congenital malformation of the ear structure (canal, outer ear, middle ear, Eustachian tube function), or impacted earwax buildup, perforation of the eardrum, residual effects of allergies, ear infection or a benign tumor, the conductive loss may occur.

Otosclerosis, which affects the movement of small bones in the middle ear, is another cause of conductive hearing loss and can often be treated surgically. Fluid build-up caused by an infection in the middle ear may be treated with antibiotics, or in some cases, surgery.