Patient's question:
After birth, one ear failed the hearing screening and was notified to recheck after 40 days. What is the accuracy rate of hearing screening? Could it be deaf and mute? Is newborn hearing screening accurate?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to the description, overall it's not a problem. In the first few days after birth, sometimes the amniotic fluid is not absorbed, which can lead to hearing loss. Failing the screening does not necessarily mean the baby has poor hearing. It could be that the baby was not cooperative at the time due to other factors. It is recommended to follow the doctor's advice. Have another check-up in a week. It is suggested not to worry too much, and then treat the symptoms according to the results.