Tag: auditory health

May 25, 2026 / Mohammed looti

CONDUCTION DEAFNESS

CONDUCTION DEAFNESS Introduction to Conductive Deafness Conductive deafness represents a specific and clinically distinct form of hearing loss that originates from structural or functional impairments within the outer and/or middle ear. This condition fundamentally hinders the efficient physical transmission of sound waves from the external environment to the sensory receptors of the inner ear. Unlike […]

November 2, 2025 / Mohammed looti

TEMPORARY THRESHOLD SHIFT (TTS)

Definition and Core Characteristics A temporary threshold shift (TTS) is defined within audiology and psychophysics as a transient functional modification or interruption of the typical degree of hearing sensitivity, usually occurring immediately following exposure to intense acoustic stimuli. This condition is characterized by a temporary reduction in the efficiency of the auditory system, requiring louder […]