{"id":596,"date":"2018-11-21T10:52:29","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T18:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~oregonen\/pediatric-services\/newborn-hearing-loss\/"},"modified":"2018-12-21T08:49:46","modified_gmt":"2018-12-21T16:49:46","slug":"newborn-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/pediatric-services\/audiology\/newborn-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Newborn Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock_000004306066Medium.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-783\" width=\"409\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock_000004306066Medium.jpg 1121w, https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock_000004306066Medium-503x768.jpg 503w, https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/iStock_000004306066Medium-768x1174.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing loss is the most\ncommon birth defect, with two to three out of one thousand babies born with a\nhearing impairment. It\u2019s important to catch this early, as hearing plays a\ncrucial role in a child\u2019s social and emotional development, and is key to their\nspeech and language skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnosing Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most hospitals screen a newborn\u2019s\nhearing shortly after birth. Up to 10 percent of infants do not pass the\ninitial hearing test, but this is often the result of movement and crying\nduring the exam, or a buildup of fluid or vernix (the waxy, white protective\ncoating that babies are born with) in the ears. Follow-up testing can confirm\nwhether your baby truly has a hearing loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While most babies are born\nwith normal hearing, there are some who do have a hearing loss at birth, or\ndevelop one early in childhood. Risk factors include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Premature birth or other complications. <\/li><li>Family history of hearing loss. <\/li><li>Frequent or chronic ear infections.<\/li><li>Infections such as meningitis or\ncytomegalovirus.<\/li><li>Exposure to very loud noises. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The earlier you catch your\nchild\u2019s hearing loss, the better. Babies rely on their hearing right from the\nstart in order to develop speech and language skills. Left untreated, a hearing\nloss can lead to delays in language development and social coping skills. If\nthere is a problem, early detection can prevent many of these issues, and put\nyour child on the proper track for learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms &amp; Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Newborn hearing loss\nsometimes develops shortly after birth. Even if your child passes the initial\nhearing screening, these signs and symptoms may indicate a hearing impairment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Failure to startle when exposed to a sudden,\nloud noise. <\/li><li>No recognition or response to your voice. <\/li><li>Limited, poor, or nonexistent speech.<\/li><li>Inattentiveness. <\/li><li>Difficulty learning. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment depends upon the\ntype and extent of hearing loss your child is experiencing. Hearing aids,\nassistive listening devices, or cochlear implants are all commonly used to\ntreat hearing loss. Your child\u2019s audiologist is best qualified to make a recommendation\nbased on his or her unique situation. <\/p>\n\n\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Oregon Ear, Nose &amp; Throat Center<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+15417797331\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(541) 779-7331<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing loss is the most common birth defect, with two to three out of one thousand babies born with a hearing impairment. It\u2019s important to catch this early, as hearing plays a crucial role in a child\u2019s social and emotional development, and is key to their speech and language skills. 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