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Question: 4 day old infant had hearing test today. Parents were told infant failed the hearing test and will reschedule in 6 weeks. Is this standard or should the infant be taken to a specialist now?
Brief Answer:
Infant should be taken to specialist now.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query; and suggests you that infant should be taken to specialist.
For your kind information two types of infant hearing tests are used---
1. BERA- Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry.
2. OAE- Otoacoustic Emissions.
Some doctors use both tests, while others screen first with OAE and follow up with BERA if the infant does not test well.
Infant should be taken to specialist now.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query; and suggests you that infant should be taken to specialist.
For your kind information two types of infant hearing tests are used---
1. BERA- Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry.
2. OAE- Otoacoustic Emissions.
Some doctors use both tests, while others screen first with OAE and follow up with BERA if the infant does not test well.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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