Question
My baby has a slight defect in the development of the ear cartilage, which appears smaller than the other one. It seems that the upper part of the right ear’s antihelix does not grow as much as the left, making it smaller. Should I take them to a pediatrician or an otolaryngologist? What kind of treatment will the doctor use, and will it hurt? Their hearing is normal; will it gradually improve on its own if we do nothing?
Answer
Disease Analysis: There is no direct relationship between incomplete ear development and hearing impairment. Ear cartilage repair surgery can change the issue of ear development, but it has no benefit for hearing loss. Guidance: As I cannot examine the patient in person, I cannot fully understand the condition. Please definitely seek medical advice and treatment under a doctor’s guidance at a hospital!