“Can hearing loss from infection affect speech?”
My baby has a slight hearing loss from an ear infection. Can hearing loss from infection affect speech?
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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
