Question

My baby is almost three months old and has failed the local maternal and child health care hearing screening. I’m preparing to take my baby for a hearing test. I heard that a sedative needs to be given to the baby before the test. Is there any side effect of giving the baby a sedative?

Answer

There are no side effects for children when taking sedatives, and they are eliminated quickly, allowing for the examination and treatment to proceed. At the same time, it is recommended to increase nutritional supplements of vitamins and trace elements, and maintain a diet that is easy to digest and absorb. Regularly visit the hospital for check-ups and actively seek treatment. Additionally, ear, nose, and throat diseases in children can be quite harmful to patients, so it is advisable for patients to seek specialist consultation promptly and receive treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, appropriate exercise can be done, and attention should be paid to prevent heat syndrome, hoping that the child can recover quickly!