Sensorineural Hearing Loss

• What is sensorineural deafness also known as?

  Nerve deafness
• What does sensorineural deafness indicate about the cochlea?

  It means that the cochlea isn't working effectively
• Is sensorineural deafness permanent or temporary?


  Permanent
• What are the main types of deafness?

  • Sensorineural deafness (nerve deafness)
  • Conductive deafness
  • Mixed deafness
• What is sensori-neural hearing loss caused by?

  Damage to the hair cells in the inner ear or the auditory nerve
• How can damage to the inner ear occur?

  Through a blow to the head or exposure to loud noise
• What are some viral infections that can cause sensori-neural hearing loss?

  Measles, mumps, and meningitis
• What are the two main causes of sensori-neural hearing loss mentioned in the material?

  Damage to hair cells in the inner ear and damage to the auditory nerve
• What are the causes of sensori-neural hearing loss?

  • Damage to hair cells in the inner ear
  • Damage to the auditory nerve
  • Viral infections (measles, mumps, meningitis)
  • Physical trauma (blow to the head)
  • Exposure to loud noises (explosions)