Many people with this type of hearing loss lose hearing in the high frequencies first, therefore they have more difficulty with the higher voices of women and children than men. Conductive hearing loss is caused by a problem in the outer or middle ear. The sound is not effectively conducted to the inner ear. Individuals with conductive loss may feel as if they are wearing ear muffs. Increasing the volume of sound usually improves the clarity of hearing.
Conductive loss is treatable in many cases.
Do not rush into buying a hearing aid. Spend time researching this major purchase, just as you would a car. First get a thorough evaluation of your hearing by a qualified hearing health professional. Hearing aids with digital circuitry are the newest type. They may be a good choice for your particular hearing loss.