Patient's question:
My baby passed the hearing screening at birth with the left ear but failed with the right ear. Then at 42 days, the results showed the right ear passed but the left ear failed. Is the newborn hearing screening result really accurate? What is the situation with my baby?Doctor's answer:
It is normal for the screening to fail at the beginning. It could be due to amniotic fluid or discharge blockage. The reporting procedures for each screening device vary. There are false positives and false negatives. Do not overworry. Observe the child's response to various sounds. Do not expose the child to noise. Avoid colds and head injuries in the child. Revisit the hospital on schedule. Due to underdeveloped nervous system or narrow ear canals. If it is not due to early pregnancy medication or genetic issues. When the baby grows up. The condition will improve.