Question
Can a baby’s hearing impairment be restored?
Answer
The likelihood of restoring a baby’s hearing impairment depends on its cause. If the hearing impairment is due to the use of drugs harmful to the auditory nerve during pregnancy, it may be difficult to restore. For patients with otitis media complicated by labyrinthitis, antibiotics and surgical treatment are typically used. Surgical treatment is required for hearing loss caused by tumors in the brainstem and cerebellum. If the hearing loss is due to drug poisoning, the medication should be stopped immediately.