Patient's question:
My baby's hearing screening results at birth showed that the left ear passed, but the right ear did not. Then at 42 days, the check results showed that the right ear passed, but the left ear did not. 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. Each screening device has different reporting procedures, and there may be false positives and false negatives. Do not overworry. Observe the child's response to various sounds, avoid exposing the child to noise, prevent colds and head injuries, and follow up at the hospital on time. Due to underdeveloped nervous system or narrow ear canals. If it is not due to early pregnancy medication or genetic issues, the condition will improve as the baby grows.