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Understanding Your Child’s Hearing Tests
Posted on February 13 2012, 12:36:26 PM | Posted by jtcweb
A child is never too young to have his hearing checked. There are multiple reliable techniques used to measure hearing. A “hearing test” is actually an “Audiological Evaluation” made up of several tests for parts of the ear and hearing (auditory) system. A “hearing screening” is a quick procedure done to rule out concerns and can happen at any age and even when a baby is just hours old.
Conductive Hearing Loss and/or Ottis Media in Young Children
Posted on January 18 2012, 12:03:49 PM | Posted by jtcweb
Your child’s hearing test results show reduced eardrum movement and/or decreased hearing. The most common cause of such problems in young children is otitis media—an inflammation of the middle ear. This suggests the presence of a significant medical problem which is almost always correctable with proper medical treatment.