{"id":399,"date":"2018-08-23T12:44:20","date_gmt":"2018-08-23T18:44:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~swient\/?page_id=399"},"modified":"2019-04-24T11:39:38","modified_gmt":"2019-04-24T17:39:38","slug":"pediatric-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.swient.com\/hearing-balance\/pediatric-audiology\/pediatric-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing loss is not confined to older adults: children of all ages can experience a loss of hearing. Roughly three out of 1000 babies are born with hearing loss. Hearing loss in the adolescent population is also becoming more wide spread. Noise-induced hearing loss is largely responsible for this increase. If you suspect your child is having difficulty hearing, seek medical attention as soon as possible. Delaying treatment can have a strong effect on a child\u2019s learning and development.<\/p>\n<h2>What Causes Hearing Loss? <\/h2>\n<p>There are three main causes of hearing loss in children. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Congenital factors such as genetics, prenatal problems, or premature birth contribute to children who are born with hearing problems.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Acquired hearing loss is triggered by illnesses, physical trauma, exposure to loud noises, and medications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" title=\"pediatric-hearing-loss\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swient.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/pediatric-hearing-loss.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-888\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What Are the Symptoms of Hearing Loss?  <\/h2>\n<p>There are a number of signs that should prompt you to have your child\u2019s hearing tested ASAP. These include: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A delay in speech and language. <\/li>\n<li>Failure to respond to loud noises or your voice.<\/li>\n<li>Poor academic performance. <\/li>\n<li>Frequent ear infections.<\/li>\n<li>Disorders associated with hearing loss (i.e. Down syndrome or autism). <\/li>\n<li>Family history of hearing loss. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Is Hearing Loss Treated? <\/h2>\n<p>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. Tubes are inserted surgically and allow fluid to drain from the ears.<\/p>\n<p>Permanent hearing loss can be treated with hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other hearing devices that enable a child to communicate. <\/p>\n<p>The earlier you seek treatment, the less chance your child will experience speech and learning difficulties as the result of a hearing impairment. <\/p>\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Southwest Idaho ENT<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+12083364368\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(208) 336-4368<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing loss is not confined to older adults: children of all ages can experience a loss of hearing. Roughly three out of 1000 babies are born with hearing loss. Hearing loss in the adolescent population is also becoming more wide spread. Noise-induced hearing loss is largely responsible for this increase. 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