There are different choices to help manage your child's hearing loss. You will work with your child's doctor to find the best treatment for your child. A team of trained specialists will also help you and your child deal with challenges that may come up.
There are 3 main types of hearing loss. These include conductive hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss, and mixed hearing loss. Your child's audiologist can tell you which your child has and help you determine the next steps of care.
Most newborns get a hearing screening before they leave the hospital. Read on to learn what to expect from the screening.
No child is too young to have their hearing tested. Learn about the common hearing tests done on infants and children.
Hearing is vital to your child's development. It affects how your child speaks, learns, and communicates. Here are common speech and hearing milestones for children.
A normal larynx and epiglottis allow air to flow freely into the trachea. With laryngomalacia, the soft larynx and epiglottis collapse as your child breathes in. This can partially block airflow, causing noisy breathing.
Your child has mastoiditis. This is an infection of the mastoid, the hard, bony area located right behind the ear. It's most often the result of an infection that started in the middle ear and spread to the bone.
Small children tend to put objects, such as food or toys, in their ears or nose. These objects can get stuck. This can lead to infection or problems with hearing or breathing.
Be prepared. Learn what to do if your baby has an object in the airway.
Treatment can help your child develop physically and emotionally. This sheet gives you tips on how to prepare your child for these important treatments.