What are the most common causes of conductive hearing damage?

Conductive hearing damage is a common type of hearing loss that occurs when sound cannot pass efficiently through the outer and middle ears to the inner ear. The most common causes of conductive hearing damage include:

• Ear Infections: Recurring infections can cause fluid buildup and swelling, leading to temporary or even permanent hearing damage.
• Earwax Blockage: Excessive earwax (cerumen) can block the ear canal, preventing sound waves from reaching the eardrum.
• Foreign Objects: Small objects or trapped insects can obstruct the ear canal, causing a conductive hearing loss until they are removed.
• Eardrum Perforation: A ruptured eardrum due to loud sounds, sudden pressure changes, or physical injury can result in hearing impairment.
• Otosclerosis: This genetic condition causes abnormal bony growth in the middle ear, reducing the movement of the ossicles and leading to hearing loss.

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