{"id":602,"date":"2018-11-21T10:52:39","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T18:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~oregonen\/pediatric-services\/pediatric-hearing-loss\/"},"modified":"2018-11-27T15:26:00","modified_gmt":"2018-11-27T23:26:00","slug":"pediatric-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/pediatric-services\/audiology\/pediatric-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/503373489-2048x1365.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/503373489.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oregonent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/503373489-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing loss isn\u2019t confined to older adults: children of all ages can\nexperience a loss of hearing. Roughly three out of 1000 babies are born with\nhearing loss, and its prevalence is increasing in adolescents. Noise-induced\nhearing loss is largely responsible for this increase. If you suspect your\nchild is having difficulty hearing, seek medical attention as soon as possible.\nDelaying can have a strong effect on a child\u2019s learning and development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Hearing Loss? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three main causes of hearing loss in children. Congenital\nfactors contribute to children who are born with hearing problems because of\ngenetic issues, prenatal problems, or premature birth. Otitis media (ear\ninfection) is a very common childhood ailment that occurs when fluid\naccumulates in the middle ear. This can cause difficulty hearing and, in severe\ncases, may lead to permanent hearing damage. Acquired hearing loss is triggered\nby illnesses, physical trauma, exposure to loud noises, and medications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Symptoms of Hearing Loss? &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How can you tell if your child might have a hearing loss? There are a\nnumber of signs that should prompt you to have your child\u2019s hearing tested\nASAP. These include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A delay in speech and language. <\/li><li>Failure to respond to loud noises or your voice.<\/li><li>Poor academic performance. <\/li><li>Frequent ear infections.<\/li><li>Disorders associated with hearing loss (i.e. Down\nsyndrome or autism). <\/li><li>Family history of hearing loss. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is Hearing Loss Treated? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are numerous options for treating hearing loss in children,\ndepending upon the type and severity of their condition. Your child\u2019s doctor\nmay take a wait-and-see approach when it comes to otitis media; chronic cases\nmay be treated with medications or ear tubes that are inserted surgically and\nallow fluid to drain from the ears. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Permanent hearing loss can be treated with hearing aids, cochlear\nimplants, and other hearing devices that enable a child to communicate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The earlier you act, the less chance of your child experiencing speech\nof learning difficulties as the result of a hearing impairment. <\/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 isn\u2019t confined to older adults: children of all ages can experience a loss of hearing. Roughly three out of 1000 babies are born with hearing loss, and its prevalence is increasing in adolescents. Noise-induced hearing loss is largely responsible for this increase. 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