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Types of Hearing Loss

Hearing Loss: Type of Hearing Loss | Degree of Hearing Loss | Configuration of Hearing Loss

More information on this topic can be found in our Audiology Information Series [PDF].

Hearing loss can be categorized by which part of the auditory system is damaged. There are three basic types of hearing loss: conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss, and mixed hearing loss.