Rebecca Bowen

When the structures of the outer or middle ear fail to conduct sound waves to the inner ear properly, the result is conductive hearing loss. This type of loss is usually temporary and may be reversed through surgery or other medical means. Causes include ear infections, injury to the ear, such as a punctured eardrum, or even a build-up of wax in the ear canal. Because children are prone to ear infections, it’s important to have their hearing checked frequently and to be aware of the signs of hearing loss.