Conductive hearing impairment
An abnormality of vibrational conductance of sound to the inner ear leading to impairment of sensory perception of sound.
Also called: Conduction deafness, Conductive deafness, Conductive hearing loss, Hearing loss, conductive.
Conditions associated with conductive hearing impairment
The following conditions have been associated with conductive hearing impairment in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
1p36 deletion syndrome
1p36 deletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
22q11.2 deletion syndrome
22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
CODAS syndrome
Codas syndrome is a multiple congenital anomalies syndrome characterized by Cerebral, Ocular, Dental, Auricula...
Cockayne syndrome type 3
Cockayne syndrome type 3 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Coffin-Siris syndrome 6
Any Coffin-Siris syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the ARID2 gene....
Cornelia de Lange syndrome 1
Any Cornelia de Lange syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the NIPBL gene....
Cutaneous mastocytosis-deafness-microtia syndrome
Cutaneous mastocytosis-deafness-microtia syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various s...
Generalized arterial calcification of infancy
Generalized arterial calcification of infancy is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Guillouet-Gordon syndrome
Guillouet-Gordon syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hereditary pheochromocytoma-paraganglioma
Hereditary pheochromocytoma-paraganglioma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms ...
Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome
Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Mowat-Wilson syndrome
Mowat-Wilson syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Mucopolysaccharidosis type 3
Mucopolysaccharidosis type 3 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Neurodevelopmental disorder-craniofacial dysmorphism-cardiac defect-skeletal anomalies syndrome due to 9q21.3 microdeletion
Neurodevelopmental disorder-craniofacial dysmorphism-cardiac defect-skeletal anomalies syndrome due to 9q21.3 ...
Neurodevelopmental disorder-craniofacial dysmorphism-cardiac defect-skeletal anomalies syndrome due to a point mutation
Neurodevelopmental disorder-craniofacial dysmorphism-cardiac defect-skeletal anomalies syndrome due to a point...
Nil-Deshwar neurodevelopmental syndrome
Nil-Deshwar neurodevelopmental syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms an...
Non-functioning paraganglioma
Non-functioning paraganglioma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
RNU5B-1 related neurodevelopmental disorder with seizures and joint laxity
A neurodevelopmental disorder in which the cause of the disease is a variation in RNU5B-1 gene and is characte...
Radio-Tartaglia syndrome
A syndrome that is caused by a variation in the SPEN gene and is characterized by developmental delay/intellec...
Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome due to 16p13.3 microdeletion
Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome due to 16p13.3 microdeletion is a medical condition that may be associated with vari...
Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome due to CREBBP mutations
Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome due to CREBBP mutations is a medical condition that may be associated with various s...
Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome due to EP300 haploinsufficiency
Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome due to EP300 haploinsufficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with v...
Saethre-Chotzen syndrome
Saethre-Chotzen syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Smith-Magenis syndrome
Smith-Magenis syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Sotos syndrome
Sotos syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Sotos syndrome
Sotos syndrome is a rare multisystemic genetic disorder characterized by a typical facial appearance, overgrow...
Sporadic pheochromocytoma/secreting paraganglioma
Sporadic pheochromocytoma/secreting paraganglioma is a medical condition that may be associated with various s...
Tayoun-Maawali syndrome
Tayoun-Maawali syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
WAC-related facial dysmorphism-developmental delay-behavioral abnormalities syndrome
WAC-related facial dysmorphism-developmental delay-behavioral abnormalities syndrome is a medical condition th...
choanal atresia-athelia-hypothyroidism-delayed puberty-short stature syndrome
Choanal atresia-athelia-hypothyroidism-delayed puberty-short stature syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorde...
chromosome 1p36 deletion syndrome
A chromosomal anomaly characterized by distinctive facial dysmorphic features, hypotonia, developmental delay,...
chromosome 2p16.3 deletion syndrome
chromosome 2p16.3 deletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 63
developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, 63 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
immunodeficiency 125
immunodeficiency 125 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
intellectual developmental disorder, X-linked, syndromic 37
intellectual developmental disorder, X-linked, syndromic 37 is a medical condition that may be associated with...
intellectual developmental disorder, autosomal recessive 83
intellectual developmental disorder, autosomal recessive 83 is a medical condition that may be associated with...
neurodevelopmental disorder with seizures and nonepileptic hyperkinetic movements
neurodevelopmental disorder with seizures and nonepileptic hyperkinetic movements is a medical condition that ...
oculopharyngodistal myopathy 3
oculopharyngodistal myopathy 3 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tests providers may use to investigate conductive hearing impairment
When investigating conductive hearing impairment, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Free T4
Measures the active form of thyroxine to help evaluate thyroid function....
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Screens for thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism....
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside conductive hearing impairment
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if conductive hearing impairment is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom conductive hearing impairment mean?
Conductive hearing impairment is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. An abnormality of vibrational conductance of sound to the inner ear leading to impairment of sensory perception of sound.
Which conditions are associated with conductive hearing impairment?
Conductive hearing impairment has been reported in association with 38 conditions in the medical literature we index, including 1p36 deletion syndrome, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, CODAS syndrome, Cockayne syndrome type 3, Coffin-Siris syndrome 6. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about conductive hearing impairment?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.