Patient's question:
The child underwent an ABR test at three months, and the results showed that the left ear had a level of 132 dB (equivalent to 97 dB HL) with no clear ABRV wave elicited, while the right ear responded at 125 dB. Is there still a possibility of treatment? Where should one seek medical attention? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Recommended tests: Auditory Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE), Acoustic Impedance (1000 Hz stimulation), Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR), Behavioral Audiometry, Auditory Steady-State Response (ASSR). The doctor will implement the examination plan based on the specific conditions of the hospital. Before the test, it is essential to have the specialist doctor clean the cerumen (earwax) from the external auditory canal. Otherwise, it may cause delays. Before a definitive diagnosis, the use of medication is not recommended, and the use of hearing aids is even more discouraged. Since the patient has not been seen, the above opinions are for reference only and do not constitute any treatment plan.