Suggest Treatment For Hearing Problem In Infant

Posted on Thu, 18 Sep 2014

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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?

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (1 hour later)

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.

Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju