What should be done if a newborn has hearing impairment?

Patient's question:

The child did not pass the initial hearing screening, and it has been observed that she has little reaction to sounds. What should I do next? Onset and duration of the illness: None Current general condition:

Doctor's answer:

Hello: Your problem is not very serious. It is recommended that you go to the relevant department for examination and diagnosis. Neonatal hearing impairment can be treated according to different types. For newborns with partial conductive hearing loss: it can be restored after treating inflammation of the outer ear, middle ear, and nasal obstruction; for infants with mild to moderate sensorineural hearing loss: hearing aids can be worn; for infants with severe sensorineural hearing loss, they need to undergo cochlear implantation, and language training needs to be coordinated in the later stage.

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