Consider the parts in and around the outer and middle ear (e.g., an ear canal, tympanic membrane, malleus, incus, stapes, and oval window). These are elements of the conductive portion of hearing function.

The purpose of this discussion is for you to apply your knowledge from hearing anatomy and physiology to conduction hearing loss. This discussion is intended to allow you to show evidence of achievement of:

CLO2: Analyze physiology of communication (ILO3, PLO3)

CLO3: Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of communication to diagnose and treat patients with communication disorders (ILO3, PLO3)

Directions

1. Identify pathologies and conditions that arise which would result in conductive hearing loss (e.g., how would blast injury in a military veteran affect conductive hearing loss?).
2. Explain the effect of arthritis on the ossicular chain.
3. Explain the effect of infections within the middle ear chambers.

Your short discussion of approximately 500 words should use double-spacing, 1-inch margins, and 12-point font. Spelling and grammar and APA style are important.

PLEASE INCLUDE 10 REFERENCES AND IN-TEXT CITATION