There are 3 main types of hearing loss. They are conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss, and central auditory processing disorders. Let's examine all three types. Conductive hearing loss is what happens when sound can not be conducted efficiently from the middle and outer ear into the inner ear. It is an obstruction of the sound path when sound is blocked and not carried to the inner part of the ear. This commonly happens when something is blocking the ear. Some blockage items are a foreign body, cerumen, and fluid from ear infections, colds, or allergies. Otitis media and otosclerosis...
hear 25% to 40% of sounds, moderate hearing loss is when you cannot hear 50% to 75% of sounds and severe hearing loss is when you cannot hear 75% to 100% of sounds. Different types of hearing loss include unilateral hearing loss, which means you can only hear out of one ear. Temporary hearing loss is due to loud sounds, ear wax buildup and ear infections. Temporary hearing loss is very easy to correct.

Hearing loss can also be progressive or temporary. If you suspect you have a hearing loss do not delay in consulting your doctor.