If a newborn fails the hearing screening, it is essential to undergo further examination and treatment promptly.

Failed newborn hearing screening may be due to secretions in the external auditory canal or middle ear, frequent movement of the baby, nasal congestion, breathing discomfort, or surrounding environmental noise. Diagnostic hearing tests can help rule out hearing impairments and take appropriate measures, such as avoiding colds and choking, to protect the baby’s hearing health.

When a newborn’s hearing screening fails, how should parents respond and understand the accuracy of the test?

Understand the development of newborn hearing and the screening process, as well as the measures to take when hearing re-screening is not passed.