Other Hearing Disorders

Auditory processing disorder (APD) affects the brain’s ability to interpret sound correctly, leading to difficulties in understanding speech and processing auditory information Another hearing disorder is hyperacusis, where individuals have an extreme sensitivity to everyday sounds, which can cause discomfort or pain. Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) is characterized by a disruption in the transmission of sound signals from the inner ear to the brain, resulting in difficulty understanding speech, especially in noisy environments.

Furthermore, conditions like otosclerosis involve abnormal bone growth in the middle ear, leading to hearing loss. Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED) occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the inner ear, causing sudden hearing loss.