Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding Screening for Hearing Loss
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which doctor should I visit to get a hearing test done for my baby?If you wish to get a hearing test done for your baby, you should visit your baby's pediatrician who will refer you to an audiologist to do the tests.
2. What happens if my baby has a hearing problem?
If your baby has been found to have a hearing problem, treatment will depend on the individual case. Some cases may require surgery. Some may require hearing aids. Communication skills will also have to be taught to the infant and parents as the baby grows up.
3. Do the hearing tests have any complications?
The hearing tests themselves do not have any complications. Using screening tests for hearing may cause undue anxiety in the parents if the test results come positive when a hearing defect is actually absent. Surgeries for hearing loss detected during screening may be associated with complications like meningitis.
Screening for hearing requires specific equipment and well-trained staff to ensure accurate results. Adequate numbers may be difficult to arrange for to ensure widespread screening.
4. What are cochlear implants?
Cochlear implant a surgically implanted device is suitable for those with damaged inner ear (cochlea). It helps people with moderate to profound hearing loss
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