{"id":386,"date":"2022-01-06T23:16:23","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T23:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearcanton.fm1.dev\/audiologist\/pediatric-hearing-loss\/"},"modified":"2022-01-26T02:15:11","modified_gmt":"2022-01-26T02:15:11","slug":"pediatric","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hearcanton.com\/hearing-loss\/pediatric\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What Causes Hearing Loss in Children?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"There are three main causes of hearing loss in children. Congenital factors contribute to children who are born with hearing problems because of genetic issues, prenatal problems, or premature birth. Otitis media (ear infection) is a very common childhood ailment that occurs when fluid accumulates in the middle ear. This can cause difficulty hearing and, in severe cases, may lead to permanent hearing damage. Acquired hearing loss is triggered by illnesses, physical trauma, exposure to loud noises, and medications.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What Are The Symptoms of Hearing Loss in Children?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\"text\":\"There are a number of signs that should prompt you to have your child\u2019s hearing tested ASAP. These include: A delay in speech and language. Failure to respond to loud noises or your voice. Poor academic performance. Frequent ear infections. Disorders associated with hearing loss (i.e. Down syndrome or autism). Family history of hearing loss.\"\n}\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How is Hearing Loss in Children Treated?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"There are numerous options for treating hearing loss in children, depending upon the type and severity of their condition. Your child\u2019s doctor may take a wait-and-see approach when it comes to otitis media; chronic cases may be treated with medications or ear tubes that are inserted surgically and allow fluid to drain from the ears.\"\n    }\n    }]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Older adults aren\u2019t the only ones who experience hearing loss: children of all ages can experience a loss of hearing. Roughly three out of 1,000 babies are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/hearingloss\/data.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/hearingloss\/data.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">born with hearing loss<\/a>, and its prevalence is increasing in adolescents. Noise-induced hearing loss is largely responsible for this increase. If you suspect your child has difficulty hearing, seek medical attention as soon as possible. Delaying treatment can have a substantial effect on a child\u2019s learning and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Hearing Loss in Children?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hearcanton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pediatric-Hearing-Loss-exam-1536x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Happy audiologist and young patient discuss pediatric hearing loss.\" class=\"wp-image-791\" title=\"Pediatric-Hearing-Loss-exam\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearcanton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pediatric-Hearing-Loss-exam-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/hearcanton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pediatric-Hearing-Loss-exam-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hearcanton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pediatric-Hearing-Loss-exam-256x171.jpeg 256w, https:\/\/hearcanton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Pediatric-Hearing-Loss-exam.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three leading causes of hearing loss in children. First, congenital factors contribute to children born with hearing problems because of genetic issues, prenatal problems or premature birth. Second, otitis media (ear infection) is a widespread childhood ailment that occurs when fluid accumulates in the middle ear. This condition causes hearing difficulties and, in severe cases, may lead to permanent hearing damage. Finally, many illnesses, physical trauma, exposure to loud noises and medications can lead to acquired hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Symptoms?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How can you tell if your child might have a hearing loss? Several signs should prompt you to have your child\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/hearcanton.com\/hearing-loss\/testing\/\">hearing tested<\/a> ASAP. 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 (e.g. Down syndrome or autism)<\/li><li>Family history of hearing loss<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treating Hearing Loss in Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are numerous options for treating hearing loss in children, depending upon the type and severity of their condition. For example, your child\u2019s doctor may take a wait-and-see approach to otitis media; medications or ear tubes inserted surgically may treat chronic cases and allow fluid to drain from the ears. Hearing aids, cochlear implants and other hearing devices that enable a child to communicate can help treat permanent hearing loss. Acting sooner lessens the chance of your child experiencing speech or learning difficulties that result from a hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-cta\">\r\n<p class=\"cta-text\">Call The Hearing Center for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"cta-phone\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 47 48\" fill=\"none\"\n  xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n  <path d=\"M8.18335 9.48443L8.51675 9.97355L14.2853 18.4365L14.4982 18.7488L14.2558 19.0387L11.051 22.8726L11.0409 22.8847L11.03 22.8962C10.9488 22.9816 10.891 23.0866 10.8622 23.2009C10.8352 23.3078 10.8343 23.4195 10.8595 23.5265C12.0917 26.6927 14.0209 29.541 16.5042 31.86L16.5119 31.8672L16.5192 31.8747C18.9254 34.3189 21.8412 36.2019 25.0587 37.3895C25.1626 37.4203 25.2724 37.4262 25.379 37.4065C25.4889 37.3862 25.5922 37.3393 25.68 37.2701C25.6801 37.2699 25.6803 37.2698 25.6805 37.2696L29.6437 34.1133L29.9248 33.8895L30.2266 34.0844L38.8794 39.6749L39.402 40.0126L38.9598 40.4503L34.3312 45.0314C33.8891 45.4701 33.3451 45.7923 32.7479 45.9691C32.1511 46.1458 31.5197 46.1717 30.9104 46.0445C30.91 46.0444 30.9097 46.0443 30.9093 46.0443L31.0116 45.5548C24.0272 44.112 17.5922 40.7258 12.4478 35.7863L8.18335 9.48443ZM8.18335 9.48443L7.75686 9.89492L3.0119 14.462L8.18335 9.48443ZM31.7147 47.5L31.7133 47.4999C31.3497 47.4989 30.9873 47.4591 30.6323 47.381L30.6323 47.381L30.6262 47.3797C23.297 45.8636 16.5448 42.309 11.1465 37.1251C5.86724 31.932 2.20558 25.3207 0.604279 18.0906C0.431274 17.2623 0.474086 16.4034 0.728627 15.5964C0.983448 14.7886 1.44189 14.0599 2.05984 13.4804L2.05987 13.4805L2.06458 13.4759L6.81069 8.90781C7.0018 8.72748 7.2287 8.58936 7.47666 8.50241C7.72364 8.41581 7.986 8.38191 8.24684 8.40287C8.51722 8.43185 8.77808 8.51932 9.0113 8.65925C9.24601 8.80008 9.44702 8.99061 9.60019 9.21746L9.60045 9.21785L15.5328 17.9859C15.6954 18.236 15.7739 18.5315 15.7566 18.8294C15.7393 19.1284 15.6265 19.414 15.4348 19.6441C15.4347 19.6441 15.4347 19.6442 15.4346 19.6443L12.456 23.2043L12.2546 23.4451L12.3838 23.7311C13.596 26.4139 15.3124 28.8389 17.4397 30.874C19.5534 32.9813 22.0513 34.664 24.7983 35.8311L25.0719 35.9473L25.3048 35.7624L28.9952 32.8314C28.9953 32.8313 28.9954 32.8313 28.9955 32.8312C29.2258 32.6492 29.5061 32.5417 29.799 32.5228C30.0895 32.504 30.3788 32.5733 30.6291 32.7215L39.5829 38.5089L39.5904 38.5137L39.598 38.5183C39.8407 38.6632 40.0476 38.8612 40.2029 39.0974C40.3583 39.3336 40.4582 39.602 40.4952 39.8823C40.5321 40.1626 40.5051 40.4476 40.4163 40.716C40.328 40.9829 40.1807 41.2266 39.9854 41.4288L35.3602 46.0066L35.3592 46.0075C34.8801 46.4843 34.3115 46.8616 33.686 47.1177C33.0605 47.3738 32.3906 47.5037 31.7147 47.5Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" stroke=\"currentColor\"\/>\n  <path d=\"M22.5518 5.06478C22.5518 5.06478 31.6164 3.81864 37.5507 10.2193C43.4851 16.6199 41.5429 25.2428 41.5429 25.2428\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n  <path d=\"M21.3649 12.6173C21.3649 12.6173 26.952 11.8492 30.6098 15.7944C34.2675 19.7395 33.0704 25.0545 33.0704 25.0545\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<a href=\"tel:+13304934327\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(330) 493-4327<\/span><\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Older adults aren\u2019t the only ones who experience hearing loss: children of all ages can experience a loss of hearing. 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