What to Do When a Child at 6 Weeks Old Has Hearing Issues?

Question

My child is 6 weeks old and has recently been found to have decreased hearing. We went to the hospital for a check-up, and the CT scans were normal, with an intact tympanic membrane. However, there was an inward retraction of the tympanic membrane and adenoid hypertrophy discovered. One ear did not produce any hearing at 97 decibels, while the other ear had 60 decibels. The doctor diagnosed it as sensorineural hearing loss. What should we do?

Answer

Hello, there is still hope to improve the child’s hearing. Adenoid hypertrophy requires surgery. Generally, without a doctor with considerable clinical experience and effective medication, it is difficult to achieve satisfactory results in treatment. It is recommended to prepare thoroughly and actively assist in treating the child, focusing on regulating the auditory loop and nourishing the nerves. Since language learning is a critical period for children, consider using a hearing aid.