Patient's question:
The baby's hearing test failed in both ears. Today, the baby, who is two weeks old, also failed the re-examination. I tried cleaning the baby's ears and found that they were very dirty, with oily earwax. I don't know if this is causing the interference.Doctor's answer:
If there is a lot of earwax and it has blocked the ear canal, it can interfere with hearing, and the auditory emission missile may not pass through. If there is less earwax, it won't interfere. Pay attention to identifying the specific cause of hearing loss. It is recommended to visit an otolaryngology department for a follow-up examination first. If necessary, further tests such as tympanometry and sensory evoked potential may be required to understand the extent and nature of the hearing loss. In some cases, thin-section temporal bone CT scans may even be needed to determine any abnormalities in the inner ear structure. Wishing your little one a healthy and happy transformation!