A sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is where the hair cells in the inner ear or the hearing nerve is damaged and cannot send complete signals to the brain. That can result in a loss of hearing and a lack of clarity.
Some causes are:
- ageing
- noise exposure
- hereditary factors
This type of hearing loss is usually permanent and cannot be corrected with medicine or surgery.
Hearing aids and other listening devices can be very helpful.