{"id":3402,"date":"2022-10-06T21:16:20","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T01:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/?p=3402"},"modified":"2022-10-06T21:16:22","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T01:16:22","slug":"facts-about-pediatric-hearing-loss-for-audiology-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/facts-about-pediatric-hearing-loss-for-audiology-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Facts About Pediatric Hearing Loss for Audiology Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pediatric hearing loss<\/a> is a fairly common condition that can be present at birth or as a child ages. In honor of October being Audiology Awareness Month, we wanted to highlight a few facts about hearing loss in children as well as what the best treatment options are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Child Should Have Their Hearing Checked as a Newborn <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Universal newborn hearing screenings exist to ensure infants get checked for hearing loss shortly after birth. If your child was born in a hospital, their hearing will be checked before they are discharged. If you have a home birth, make a plan with your pediatrician to have your infant\u2019s ears checked within the first few weeks of their birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some Hearing Loss in Children Is Temporary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not all hearing loss is permanent. Ear infections are extremely common in young children and sometimes, the fluid buildup in the middle ear can lead to muffled hearing or temporary hearing loss. Issues like earwax buildup or a foreign object getting stuck in your child\u2019s ear can also cause hearing problems. In each of these cases, hearing should return to normal after the blockage is removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noise Can Harm Your Child\u2019s Hearing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While many things, including genetics and illnesses, can cause pediatric hearing loss, exposure to loud noise is a risk as well. Any prolonged exposure to noise over 85 decibels (dB) can damage the hair cells of a child\u2019s inner ear, potentially leading to hearing loss. Certain noises that may be harmful include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n