Hearing Disorders

Hearing loss affects 30 million people in the U.S. and this number appears to be rising. Hearing loss can be divided into three types. The most common type is sensorineural hearing loss which is loss associated with nerve damage in the inner ear such that conduction of sound is not as efficient as it should be. This type of hearing loss is commonly seen in the elderly population, people with significant loud noise exposure history, history of drug-induced deafness, or genetic abnormalities. This is almost always treated with a hearing aid to the affected ear or bilateral ears if both are affected. A second type of hearing loss is conductive hearing loss which is hearing loss associated with problems in conduction of sound from the outer ear to the inner ear. These can include wax buildup, ear infections, ear drum perforation, or such conditions as otosclerosis or cholesteatoma affecting the middle ear space. This type of hearing loss is usually reversible with various medical or surgical therapies. The last type of hearing loss is mixed hearing loss which is a combination of both sensorineural and conductive hearing loss. This type of loss may require a combination of treatment options as such. Nonetheless, whatever the etiology of your hearing loss the physicians at C/V will work with a licensed and trained audiologist to diagnose your ailment accurately and provide you with various treatment options.

Furthermore, the physicians at C/V ENT Surgical Group in Los Angeles, Dr. Alen Cohen and Dr. Jerome Vener, are pleased to announce that they are associated with HearClear Audiology, Inc. led by Dr. Jane Rosner who holds a Ph.D. in audiology and will perform the testing that may be required to diagnose the cause of your hearing loss or balance disorder. Dr. Rosner has over 25 years of experience in the field of audiology and hearing aid dispension and used to be the founder and director of West Valley Hearing Center before joining HearClear Audiology, Inc. This facility is located next to our office so as to allow convenient examination of our patients and if hearing aids are needed fitting in a timely and comfortable manner. Dr. Rosner will always find the right hearing aid for you so you can interact with the world around you once again.