David Martini, MD, FACS Hearing and Auditory Services
Hearing loss and ear pressure sensation frequently result from eustacian tube dysfunction. The eustacian tube connects the middle ear structures with the nose and sinus. nose and sinus conditions frequently predispose a patient to ear dysfunction. These may include hearing loss, repeated ear infections, and a sensation of stuffy ears. Longer duration conditions may damage the ear drum or sound conduction mechanism. both can lead to severe, sometimes permanent hearing loss.
A comprehensive evaluation of both ear and sinus function is essential. The office of David Martini, MD FACS is equipped to conduct a thorough evaluation. Allergy and sinus conditions can sometimes be overlooked. Our office is equipped with the latest techniques for the evaluation and treatment of such conditions.
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Types of hearing loss
In general, there are three types of hearing loss:
Conductive Hearing Loss:
This type of hearing loss is a condition of the outer and/or middle ear. It occurs when sounds coming into the ear cannot be transmitted normally through the ear canal and/or middle ear to the inner ear. The most common causes of conductive hearing loss can be perforated eardrums, fluid in the middle ear, or damaged or defective ossicles (middle ear bones).
Sensorineural Hearing Loss:
This type of hearing loss happens when the hair cells in the inner ear break down. And can no longer convert sound vibrations into the electrical signals needed by the auditory nerve. The nerve pathways in the auditory nerve itself can also become damaged, preventing the signals from reaching the brain. Although this damage can be caused by exposure to loud noise, the primary reason is aging. Certain medications can also cause this type of hearing loss such as certain types of chemotherapy drugs.
Mixed Hearing Loss:
This kind of hearing loss is a combination of problems in the middle and inner ear and therefore both conductive and sensorineural hearing loss is present.
