![]() Serous otitis media is fluid in middle ear without active infection. An active infection in this area with fluid is called acute otitis media and is often painful and can cause fever. Middle ear fluid or infection-The middle ear space normally contains air, but it can become inflamed and fluid filled (otitis media).Defects of the external ear canal, called aural atresia-This is most commonly noted at birth and often seen with defects of the outer ear structure, called microtia.Ĭonductive loss associated with middle ear structures include:.Bony lesions-These are non-cancerous growths of bone in the ear canal often linked with cold water swimming.Foreign body-This is typically a problem in children who may put common objects including beads and beans in their ears but can also be seen in adults most often by accident, such as when a bug gets into the ear.Swimmer’s ear-Swimmer’s ear, also called otitis externa, is an infection in the ear canal often related to water exposure, or cotton swab use.In some cases, it can collect and completely block your ear canal causing hearing loss. Earwax-Your body normally produces earwax.Conductive loss from the exterior ear structures may result from: Symptoms of conductive hearing loss can vary depending on the exact cause and severity (see below), but may include or be associated with:Ĭonductive hearing loss happens when the natural movement of sound through the external ear or middle ear is blocked, and the full sound does not reach the inner ear. What Are the Symptoms of Conductive Hearing Loss? Fortunately, most cases of conductive hearing loss can be improved. ![]() Common reasons for conductive hearing loss include blockage of your ear canal, a hole in your ear drum, problems with three small bones in your ear, or fluid in the space between your ear drum and cochlea. Conductive hearing loss results when there is any problem in delivering sound energy to your cochlea, the hearing part in the inner ear. Hearing loss can be broadly separated into two categories: conductive and sensorineural (damage to tiny hair cells in the inner ear). ![]()
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