Is Your Hearing Loss Sensorineural Or Conductive?
There are two main types of hearing loss, and both types have different causes, symptoms and treatment options. Both sensorineural and conductive hearing loss are diagnosed using pure tone audiometry testing, and if you're experiencing hearing loss, you should know what type you have in order to understand your options. Here's an overview these two types of hearing loss:
Sensorineural
This type of hearing loss occurs when your cochlea, located in your inner ear, is damaged.