Caleb is suffering from hearing loss as a result of conduction loss. What could be causing his conduction loss? Is there anything that can be done to restore his hearing loss?

What will be an ideal response?


Caleb is suffering from conduction loss that could be the result of buildup of wax in the ear canal, infections of the middle ear, and a disease known as otosclerosis. If removing the wax doesn't help, Caleb can possibly be helped by use of a hearing aid, which acts by amplifying sound signals.

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