{"id":282,"date":"2021-05-27T12:01:06","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T16:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedent.fm1.dev\/the-best-audiological-care-starts-here\/pediatric-hearing-loss\/"},"modified":"2022-02-17T16:32:21","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T21:32:21","slug":"pediatric-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/audiologist\/pediatric-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What Causes Hearing Loss in Children?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"There are three main causes of hearing loss in children. Congenital factors contribute to children who are born with hearing problems because of genetic issues, prenatal problems, or premature birth. Otitis media (ear infection) is a very common childhood ailment that occurs when fluid accumulates in the middle ear. This can cause difficulty hearing and, in severe cases, may lead to permanent hearing damage. Acquired hearing loss is triggered by illnesses, physical trauma, exposure to loud noises, and medications.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What Are The Symptoms of Hearing Loss in Children?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\"text\":\"There are a number of signs that should prompt you to have your child\u2019s hearing tested ASAP. These include: A delay in speech and language. Failure to respond to loud noises or your voice. Poor academic performance. Frequent ear infections. Disorders associated with hearing loss (i.e. Down syndrome or autism). Family history of hearing loss.\"\n}\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How is Hearing Loss in Children Treated?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"There are numerous options for treating hearing loss in children, depending upon the type and severity of their condition. Your child\u2019s doctor may take a wait-and-see approach when it comes to otitis media; chronic cases may be treated with medications or ear tubes that are inserted surgically and allow fluid to drain from the ears.\"\n    }\n    }]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Some children are born with <a href=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/audiologist\/hearing-loss\/\">hearing loss<\/a> (congenital hearing loss), and others develop hearing loss later in childhood or adolescence (acquired hearing loss). Hearing loss is one of the most common birth defects and occurs in two out of every 1,000 births. The main causes of congenital hearing loss are genetic factors and in-utero complications, such as infections or atypical development of the ear. Common reasons for acquired hearing loss are <a href=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/ent\/otitis-media\/\">otitis media<\/a> (ear infections) and <a href=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/audiologist\/types-of-hearing-loss\/\">noise-induced hearing loss<\/a> (loud toys, headphones, musicians).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-should-i-have-my-child-s-hearing-tested\">When Should I Have My Child\u2019s Hearing Tested?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/iStock-1057569728-1280x853.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/iStock-1057569728-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/iStock-1057569728-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/iStock-1057569728-256x171.jpeg 256w, https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/iStock-1057569728-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/iStock-1057569728-scaled.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>How can you tell if your child might have hearing loss? Several signs should prompt you to have your child\u2019s hearing tested as soon as possible. These signs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Failure to respond consistently to your voice<\/li><li>Frequently saying \u201cWhat?\u201d or asking others to repeat themselves<\/li><li>Turning up the television or music<\/li><li>Inattentive behavior<\/li><li>A delay in speech and language development<\/li><li>Poor academic performance<\/li><li>Frequent ear infections<\/li><li>Disorders and syndromes associated with hearing loss (e.g., ear deformities, craniofacial syndromes, Down Syndrome, Usher Syndrome, Waardenburg Syndrome, etc.)<\/li><li>Infections associated with hearing loss (e.g., meningitis)<\/li><li>Family history of childhood hearing loss, including siblings<\/li><li>Neonatal risk factors (prematurity, low birth weight, prolonged NICU stay, prolonged ventilation, ototoxic medications, etc.)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-the-symptoms\">What Are the Symptoms?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How can you tell if your child might have a hearing loss? Several signs should prompt you to have your child\u2019s hearing tested ASAP. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A delay in speech and language<\/li><li>Failure to respond to loud noises or your voice<\/li><li>Poor academic performance<\/li><li>Frequent ear infections<\/li><li>Disorders associated with hearing loss (e.g. Down syndrome or autism)<\/li><li>Family history of hearing loss<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"treating-hearing-loss-in-children\">Treating Hearing Loss in Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The options for treating hearing loss in your child will depend upon the type and severity of their condition. For example, your child\u2019s doctor may take a wait-and-see approach to otitis media; medications or ear tubes inserted surgically may treat chronic cases and allow fluid to drain from the ears. <a href=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/audiologist\/pediatric-hearing-aids\/\">Hearing aids<\/a>, cochlear implants and other hearing devices that enable a child to communicate can help treat permanent hearing loss. 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