Mixed Hearing Loss — Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in India

What is Mixed Hearing Loss?

A combination of sensorineural and conductive hearing loss. Both the inner ear and outer/middle ear are affected.

Relatively uncommon but requires specialized care

Causes of Mixed Hearing Loss

• Chronic ear infections with age-related loss
• Otosclerosis with noise damage
• Head trauma
• Combined genetic and environmental factors

Symptoms

• Combination of sensorineural and conductive symptoms
• Both muffled and quieter sounds
• May fluctuate with infections

Treatment Options

• Medical treatment for conductive component
• Hearing aids for sensorineural component
• Combined approach with audiologist

At HearClear India, our audiologists will conduct a comprehensive hearing assessment and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan for your specific type and degree of hearing loss.