Conductive hearing loss may be caused by:

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Impacted cerumen or earwax buildup can cause conductive hearing loss by blocking sound waves from reaching the inner ear. This can often be resolved by simply removing the earwax.

Answer: B, C
 Both Streptomycin (an antibiotic) and antimalarial drugs can cause hearing loss as a potential side effect. These drugs can damage the hair cells or nerves within the inner ear, leading to different types of hearing loss including conductive.

Answer: D
 A tumor of the acoustic (or vestibular) nerve can cause conductive hearing loss because the tumor can put pressure on the nerve, blocking sound from reaching the brain. This type of hearing loss is known as neurosensory, as it affects the nerves responsible for transmitting sound signals to the brain.

Answer: E
 Brain injury can cause conductive hearing loss if the injury affects the auditory pathways or the areas of the brain responsible for processing sound. This is known as central hearing loss, which can also affect a person's ability to understand speech, even if their hearing is otherwise intact.

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