sleep apnia with hear problems???

My son has just told me that he is being released from the military because he has sleep apnea however it affects his hearing. From what I understand he looses almost 95% of his hearing. I know that he does snore sometime but not alit. My question is...... Can anyone explain this problem to me and is there a name for his problem that I may look up and read about it?? It is very upsetting to see him loose a good future? Thank You, An Unset Mom

In all the research I've done on sleep apnea I cannot recall any mention of it causing hearing problems. However, it affects so many aspects of health that I really wouldn't be too surprised if it did.

I have heard that the CPAP therapy does occasionally cause painful pressure in the ear canals, but that it usually goes away as the patient becomes accustomed to the therapy. Sorry, I know this isn't much help. If you do an internet search of "sleep apnea" it should bring up some interesting information. Good luck.