A conductive deafness is a deficit related to an obstructed, or altered, transmission of sound to the tympanic membrane or through the ossicle chain of the middle ear. For example, damage to the pinna results in a failure of sound waves to be properly conducted to the auditory meatus.

What is an example of conduction Deafness?

An object stuck in your outer ear. An example might be if your child put a pebble in his ear when playing outside. A problem with how the outer or middle ear is formed. Some people are born without an outer ear.

What is conduction hearing loss caused by?

Conductive hearing loss causes range from earwax to ruptured eardrums. Working with your doctor will ensure you can identify the root cause of your hearing loss and decide on the proper treatment. Conductive hearing loss can happen any time something prevents sounds from getting across the outer and middle ear.