“What can cause hearing issues in children?”
My 9 year old son said his hearing is muffled. What can cause hearing issues in children?
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PediatricianPediatrician
A common cause is ear wax buildup, but he may also could have an infection. The best thing to do is to take him to his pediatrician for evaluation.
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There are several causes but most common are recurrent ear infections and wax. An ENT specialist can do more specialized tests to determine the cause.
There are several causes but most common are recurrent ear infections and wax. An ENT specialist can do more specialized tests to determine the cause.
There are many causes. Important first step is to take him to an audiologist and Ear, Nose, and Throat physician for a hearing evaluation.
There are many potential causes of hearing issues in children. The nationwide newborn hearing screening program is aimed at finding children born with hearing problems so they can get the help they need prior to language development, and identifying those with "red flag" issues that require additional monitoring (ex: suspected syndrome, family history of hearing loss in childhood, use of certain medications). If his newborn hearing screening was normal and he does not have any "red flag" issues (you can check with his pediatrician for a complete list), it's most likely that he has an ear infection or fluid in his ears.
