Pediatric Hearing Loss

Persons of all ages can experience hearing loss – even children.

Approximately 3 out of 1,000 babies are born with some degree of hearing loss. Not only can children be born with a hearing loss (congenital hearing loss), children can experience delayed onset hearing loss (occurring sometime after birth) or progressive hearing loss. If you’re concerned about your child’s hearing, schedule an appointment with an audiologist as soon as possible; early intervention is key in preventing learning and developmental delays in speech and language development.
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Treatments for Hearing Loss

It’s crucial to treat hearing loss in children as soon as possible – the earlier your child receives help, the better the odds of them acquiring speech and language. Let your child’s doctor know if you have any suspicions about a hearing loss.

If your child suffers from frequent otitis media, ear tubes are often inserted to allow fluids to drain and prevent the ears from becoming infected.

For children already suffering from hearing impairment, options for treatment include hearing aids, cochlear implants and other devices that help your child communicate effectively.

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