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FIG. 56-4 Anatomy of hearing loss. Hearing loss can be divided into 3 types: (1)
conductive (difficulty in the external or the middle ear); (2) sensorineural (difficulty in the
inner ear or vestibulocochlear nerve); and (3) mixed conductive-sensorineural (a
combination of the two).

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Signs of Hearing Loss

▪ Frequently asking others to repeat statements

▪ Straining to hear
▪ Turning the head or leaning forward to favor 1 ear
▪ Shouting in conversation
▪ Ringing in the ears
▪ Failing to respond when not looking in the direction of the sound
▪ Answering questions incorrectly
▪ Raising the volume of the television or radio
▪ Avoiding large groups
▪ Better understanding of speech when in small groups
▪ Withdrawing from social interactions

Box 56-5

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