Hearing Loss Victoria

It is important to not neglect any type of hearing loss since it may lead to other serious problems in the longer term. Identifying and addressing the problem as early on as possible will most likely prevent future consequences and even provide a better quality of life overall. 

Only a hearing health professional can accurately diagnose which specific type or types of hearing loss you are experiencing. Below are three different types of hearing loss

  • Sensorineural hearing loss
  • Conductive hearing loss
  • Mixed hearing loss

Sensorineural hearing loss

This type of hearing loss relates to the inner ear (cochlear) or hearing nerve (neuronal) damage. The inner ear contains tiny hair cells which are responsible for hearing. If the hair cells lose their function, even temporarily, hearing is impaired. Exposure to loud noise, viral infections, and Meniere’s disease can damage the hair cells. Hearing loss due to congenital factors, ototoxic medications or birth injury is sensorineural.

Conductive hearing loss – 

Also known as a "conductive loss," a conductive hearing loss occurs in the outer or middle ear. This can be caused by cerumen impaction (ear wax), eustachian tube dysfunction, a perforated eardrum or otosclerosis (a genetic condition that causes the progressive accumulation of bone in the middle ear). This type of hearing loss can often be treated medically or surgically. 

Mixed hearing loss – 

A mixed hearing loss is a combination of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss. This is often the result of chronic ear infections and certain medications.

No two people are the same. Each individual requires a hearing evaluation to determine their type and degree of hearing loss. Audibles HD System, the first device of its kind, uniquely categorizes hearing loss with three separate levels: mild, moderate and severe, rather than the traditional use of simply ‘low,’ ‘moderate,’ and ‘severe.’ Identifying the specific levels of severity helps patients and their hearing care professionals focus on the level and degree of hearing problems experienced.

If you or a loved one is experiencing hearing loss, and you live in Victoria then contact Gippsland Audiology, stop by any of our clinics, call us direct, or fill out an online enquiry & we’ll get back to you within 24 hours. Offers a comprehensive range of hearing loss test checks for adults and kids, hearing aids, earwax removal services, tinnitus treatment, and more.