Clinical Audiology: Hearing assessment

Impacted cerumen could result in hearing loss of ………. .

a). < 20 dB

b). 20 to 30 dB

c). 30 to 35 dB

d). 55 to 70 dB

e). > 70 dB

Correct Answer: b

Impacted cerumen causes flat hearing loss that varies between 20 to 30 dB.