hearing test done

[nannana]

Hi, I do wear a hearing aid in my right ear., I have always had my hearing show the same loss in both ears, however, yesterday I took a test, after 2 years not having one, and my test showed a dramatic loss of hearing in my left ear, when I took the test  I could barely understand her speech and any noises., I have been bothered with sinusus and cold problems recently, and can't seem to shake them., I have always had sinus problems that have made hearing difficult for me, could the cold or sinus problem, possibly be an infection, and have therefore resulted in this hearing downtrend in my left  ear., The audiologist suggested I see a medical Dr., I am wondering if it will all get back to normal, once I get rid of these cold and sinus symptoms., please let me know your opinion.  thanks.

[ArcticShivers]

Its possible that a throat infection can lead to an ear infection. I would agree that it may well be that thats the cause of your loss, but hearing is unpredictable. The possibility is there either way; but clearing up the sinus problems will either fix it or narrow it down.

[murphy58]

I too hv hearing loss for both ears - left 50% & right 70%. I had 20 years  left - negligible &  right ear about 60%. I was told that the ear drum had perforation (cured) diaphragm -not active. So advised operation was of no use.
The increase is due to ageing process and also no aid was used. This is like prescription glasses not only help for reading, but also minimise chances of further recession.
I do not your age and your loss %, whether the aid is only hearing sound enlarging device or digital with speech fine tuning provision. Also whether u r a regular user and the working (sound) environment. These are some of the contributing factors for sound.
As for ur sinus, it can block ears. Wax in ear also contribute for ear loss.
You may preliminarily try steam inhalation - to get relieved from your blocked ears and clear wax, if any, without damaging the drum. It may help u partly. If still it will not improve your hearing, you better consult ENT doctor.
murphy58

[Wear/a/Jimmy]

I would have to see the test results to tell you if this is conductive or not.

Audis are supposed to tell you to see a physician if:

1) Asymetrical hearing loss
2) Conductive Hearing loss

and there are many other reasons to send someone to an ENT, but those probably do not apply.

Honestly, just go see the doctor he/she will explain to you what is going on.