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title: What Causes Hearing Loss?
description: A variety of factors can contribute to hearing loss, some of which are more prevalent than others. When it comes to prevention and precaution, knowledge of these causes can go a long way.
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# [What Causes Hearing Loss?](https://relaysd.com/news/what-causes-hearing-loss)

 Written by [Admin](https://relaysd.com/news/author/admin) | Jan 10, 2021 4:51:00 AM

A variety of factors can contribute to hearing loss, some of which are more prevalent than others. When it comes to prevention and precaution, knowledge of these causes can go a long way. Here are some of the triggers that can cause damage or rupture.

**Eardrum Rupture**

This complication can be caused by:

- Loud noises
- Pressure changes
- Poking from a foreign object

**Ear Infection or Abnormalities**

This inner- or outer-ear complication can be caused by:

- Infections
- Bone growths
- Tumors left untreated

**Earwax Buildup**

This complication can be cause temporary hearing loss due to blockage of the ear canal by earwax that stops sound waves from passing through. Wax removal is the quick-fix solution to remedying this complication.

**Inner Ear Damage**

This complication can be caused by unusually loud noises, that spur long-term damage. High-pitched tones may be tough to decipher, and background noise can muffle your ability to hear in group scenarios.

**Other Causes**

Additional causes of hearing loss can include fluid in the middle ear, allergies and malformation of the outer ear, canal or inner ear

**Be aware of the causes of hearing loss – protect yourself from future damage.**

 

*Sources: Mayo Clinic, Hearing Loss Association of America*

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