“Can hearing loss from infection affect speech?”

Yes, even slight hearing loss from an ear infection can affect speech development, especially if it persists over time. When a child cannot hear sounds clearly, it can impact their ability to develop normal speech and language skills. However, if the hearing loss is temporary, speech may improve once the hearing returns to normal.

At The Beacon Clinic LLC in Baltimore, we can assess your baby’s speech and language development to ensure they’re on track. If needed, we can refer you for a hearing evaluation and provide therapy to support your baby's speech development.

Please contact us if you’d like to schedule an evaluation or discuss next steps.

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Yes, ear infections can impact speech. Babies need their hearing to learn about their environment and about speech. Think of a baby as a sponge, absorbing everything around them. In general, an infection in the ear can be a build of of mucous that block the transmission of sounds, Think of it like trying to hear underwater. See your pediatrician to address the ear infection(s). Best wishes.

Hi there, Yes, hearing loss can affect speech to a certain degree, particularly during children's developing years. How old is your baby?

An acute ear infection with temporary hearing loss does not usually impact speech development. However, chronic ear infections in babies can impact speech development due to the conductive hearing loss that often comes with them. Fortunately, the risk can be mitigated by immediate treatment of the infections and the placement of PE tubes.    Angela R. Sieh Ceretto, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA Audiologist Pinnacle Audiology, LLC 6809 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 101 605-306-4481