Which type of hearing impairment involves a problem with the conduction of sound vibrations to the inner ear?

Conductive hearing impairment is characterized by a problem with the transmission of sound waves through the outer ear, tympanic membrane (eardrum), or middle ear to the inner ear. This type of impairment commonly results from blockages, infections, or abnormalities in the structures responsible for conducting sound. Unlike sensory hearing impairment, which involves issues with the inner ear or auditory nerve, and neural hearing impairment, which pertains to damage in the auditory pathways to the brain, conductive hearing impairment specifically affects the mechanics of sound transmission.

Postlingual hearing loss refers to hearing loss that occurs after the development of language. While it can involve various types of hearing impairments, it does not specifically relate to the conduction of sound. Therefore, conductive hearing impairment is the appropriate term to describe the described issue with sound vibrations reaching the inner ear.