Types of conductive hearing loss include congenital absence of ear canal or failure may be improved with amplification with a bone conduction hearing aid, or a surgically implanted, osseointegrated device (for example, the Baha or Ponto System), or a conventional hearing aid, depending on the status of the hearing nerve.Working with other healthcare professionals, including otolaryngologists (ENT doctors), speech-language pathologists, and primary care physicians to provide comprehensive care.

Treatment of Sensorineural Hearing Loss:

Sensorineural hearing loss can result from acoustic trauma (or exposure to excessively loud noise), which may respond to medical therapy with corticosteroids to reduce cochlea hair cell swelling and inflammation to improve healing of these injured inner ear structures.
Sensorineural hearing loss can occur from head trauma or abrupt changes in air pressure such as in airplane descent, which can cause inner ear fluid compartment rupture or leakage, which can be toxic to the inner ear. There has been variable success defenses against the inner ear structures to cause damage in this part of the body.

Audiological management involves a comprehensive approach to diagnosing, treating, and managing hearing and balance disorders. This field encompasses a wide range of services, including assessment, intervention, and rehabilitation. Below is an overview of the key components of audiological management:

Assessment:

Case History: Collecting detailed information about the patient’s medical history, hearing concerns, and lifestyle.

Otoscopy: Visual examination of the ear canal and eardrum.

Audiometric Testing

1. Pure-tone Audiometry: Determines the quietest sounds a person can hear at various frequencies.
2. Speech Audiometry: Assesses the ability to hear and understand speech.
3. Immittance Testing: Includes tympanometry and acoustic reflex testing to evaluate middle ear function.
4. Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs): Tests the function of the outer hair cells in the cochlea.
5. Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR): Measures the electrical activity in the auditory nerve and brainstem.