Patient's question:
At 16 months, an examination revealed poor brain development, chromosomal abnormalities, and mild to moderate hearing impairment at 60 decibels. Do you need to wear a hearing aid?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Since childhood, the individual has been deaf and mute. Even with hearing levels of 55 to 70 dB, most people who start using hearing aids after the age of 8 to 12 years old do not achieve satisfactory results. The latest age to start using hearing aids for effective results should be before 5 or 6 years old.Recommendations: It is best to start using them as early as possible to avoid affecting future life. The absence of sound can also impact language and intellectual development.