Conductive hearing impairment
An abnormality of vibrational conductance of sound to the inner ear leading to impairment of sensory perception of sound.
What is Conductive hearing impairment?
Conductive hearing impairment is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Conductive hearing impairment that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Conductive hearing impairment
The following conditions have been associated with Conductive hearing impairment. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
1p36 deletion syndrome
1p36 deletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
22q11.2 deletion syndrome
22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
CODAS syndrome
Codas syndrome is a multiple congenital anomalies syndrome characterized by Cerebral, Ocular, Dental, Auricular and Skel...
Cockayne syndrome type 3
Cockayne syndrome type 3 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Coffin-Siris syndrome 6
Any Coffin-Siris syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the ARID2 gene.
Cornelia de Lange syndrome 1
Any Cornelia de Lange syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the NIPBL gene.
Cutaneous mastocytosis-deafness-microtia syndrome
Cutaneous mastocytosis-deafness-microtia syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms an...
Generalized arterial calcification of infancy
Generalized arterial calcification of infancy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Guillouet-Gordon syndrome
Guillouet-Gordon syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Hereditary pheochromocytoma-paraganglioma
Hereditary pheochromocytoma-paraganglioma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome
Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Mowat-Wilson syndrome
Mowat-Wilson syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Conductive hearing impairment is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.