What is conductive hearing loss?
Conductive hearing loss occurs when sound cannot travel effectively through the outer or middle ear to reach the inner ear. This makes it harder to hear faint sounds, and louder sounds may seem muffled or unclear.
The outer and middle ear are responsible for collecting and amplifying sound before it reaches the inner ear. When something disrupts this process — like a blockage or structural issue — it affects how well sound is transmitted.
This type of hearing loss is often temporary and can sometimes be improved with medical attention, depending on the underlying cause
