Hearing loss that is caused by impacted cerumen is :

Hearing loss that is caused by impacted cerumen is –

[a] Central hearing loss
[b] Conductive hearing loss
[c] Functional hearing loss
[d] Sensorineural hearing loss
✅ Correct Answer:
[b] Conductive hearing loss

Explanation:

What is impacted cerumen?
Cerumen = earwax

Impacted cerumen means earwax buildup that blocks the ear canal.

type	Description
Conductive Hearing Loss ✅	Caused by blockages or issues in the outer or middle ear that prevent sound from reaching the inner ear. Example: earwax (cerumen), fluid in the middle ear, perforated eardrum.
Sensorineural Hearing Loss	Caused by damage to the inner ear (cochlea) or auditory nerve. Example: aging, noise damage.
Central Hearing Loss	Caused by problems in the brain’s hearing centers.
Functional Hearing Loss	A non-organic hearing loss, often psychological, with no physical cause.

Why [b] is Correct:

Impacted earwax physically blocks sound from entering the ear canal effectively. This is a classic example of conductive hearing loss, which is usually temporary and reversible once the blockage is removed.