Otitis media primarily causes conductive hearing loss. This type of hearing loss occurs when sound is not effectively conducted through the outer ear canal to the eardrum and the tiny bones of the middle ear. In otitis media, inflammation and fluid accumulation in the middle ear can block sound transmission, leading to a decrease in hearing ability. This condition is often temporary and can be treated effectively with medication or surgical intervention if necessary.
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