Air vs Bone Conduction: The Test That Reveals Your Real Hearing Problem

Air and bone conduction testing are used to identify different types of hearing loss, including conductive and sensorineural hearing loss. This video explains how air vs bone conduction works and why understanding the difference matters for treatment. 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝘃𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 is one of the most important tools audiologists use to determine the type of hearing loss you have. In this video, Dario Coletta, Doctor of Audiology at 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 & 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰, explains how hearing works, what conductive and sensorineural hearing loss mean, and why confusing the two can lead to unnecessary worry or the wrong expectations. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 🦻 Why hearing loss is a description, not a diagnosis 🔍 The difference between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss 🧠 How sound travels through the ear and to the brain 📊 How audiograms are read and what the symbols mean ⚙️ Why air and bone conduction tests are used together 🩺 Which types of hearing loss may be medically treatable 🎧 Why other types are best managed with hearing technology Dario also explains why online hearing tests and DIY solutions often fall short, and why understanding which type of hearing loss you have is the first step toward better hearing decisions and long-term hearing health. 📞 Contact 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 & 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 to learn more or book an appointment: https://pcaudiology.ca Chapters: 00:00 Conductive vs sensorineural hearing loss explained 00:40 How hearing works in the ear 04:48 What is conductive hearing loss 07:51 Why conductive hearing loss is often treatable 08:02 Understanding audiograms 10:26 What is sensorineural hearing loss 11:18 Why the type of hearing loss matters 12:32 Mixed hearing loss and testing limits 12:47 Why proper diagnosis is essential