Unilateral hearing loss (UHL) is when a person experiences normal hearing in one ear and hearing loss in the other ear. In contrast, bilateral hearing loss is when hearing loss is experienced in both ears.
Unilateral hearing loss is a form of hearing loss that affects millions1 of people all around the world. A minority of these have single sided deafness which exists when the affected ear has profound hearing loss.
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There are a number of recognised causes of unilateral hearing loss, including:
There are many effective treatment options for hearing loss in one ear (unilateral hearing loss) available, although the results of treatment depend on a broad range of factors and circumstances, as well as its cause.
Typical treatments for unilateral hearing loss include:
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Conductive hearing loss occurs when sounds cannot pass freely through the eardrum or via the tiny bones, known as ossicles, in the middle ear. This results in a loss of sound intensity reaching the hearing nerves.
Conductive hearing loss
Sensorineural hearing loss, on the other hand, occurs when there is damage to the hair cells in the cochlea (found in the inner ear) or to the nerve pathways which lead from the inner ear to the brain. A person may also suffer from mixed hearing loss, which is a combination of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.
Sensorineural hearing loss
BSc, MClinAud, MAudA(CCP)
What drew Maddison to the hearing care industry was the potential to help others connect with those around them, enriching their quality of life. Over her career at Audika she has gained experience in adult rehabilitation, paediatric testing and tinnitus management, and been involved the training and development of graduate and student audiologists. Excited to share her passion for hearing health and excellent clinical care she moved into the role of Medical & Clinical Projects Specialist.
Maddison's current role allows her to raise hearing health awareness amongst other health professionals and support Audika’s clinical network in providing the best possible service and care to their clients.
