article_snippet: The other type — conductive hearing loss — occurs when something has physically blocked transmissions of sound, such as wax.
article_snippet: ‘Hearing loss usually occurs in one ear
article_snippet: The number of people in Britain with hearing aids.
article_snippet: If someone loses all their hearing, cochlear implants can cost up to £40,000, so prevention of permanent deafness is key,’ says Mr Phillips.
article_snippet: Hearing aids are usually the first option.
article_snippet: People with severe or profound hearing loss, especially in both ears, may find hearing aids don’t help.
article_snippet: One option is a cochlear implant — an electronic device that is surgically implanted that does the work of the damaged section of her right ear.
article_snippet: People with Meniere’s often develop total hearing loss.
article_snippet: For further information and support, go to actiononhearingloss.org.uk .