Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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What is a conductive hearing loss

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Conductive Hearing Loss:

When the incoming sounds cannot pass through the outer and middle ear, this is known as conductive hearing loss. 

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Fluid or liquid accumulation inside the ear is the common reason for conductive hearing loss and in this condition the eustachian tube gets blocked. 

A hole in the eardrum

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Infections 

Extra ear wax stucked inside the ear.

 

 

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