Types of Hearing Loss
Conductive hearing loss is often linked to malformations or dysfunctions in the outer and middle ear, making it the most common type associated with aging. Sensorineural hearing loss arises from issues in the inner ear, particularly affecting hair cells that transmit sound signals to the brain. Central deafness, on the other hand, occurs when the brain cannot interpret sound despite the ear's functionality, leading to intriguing reflexive responses to sound. Cochlear implants can assist with certain types of hearing loss but are ineffective for central deafness due to their inability to address brain processing issues.In this clip
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