Patient's question:
Okay, here is the translation following your instructions:A few days ago, I took the baby to the children's hospital for a check-up. The doctor used the hearing aid to test the baby's hearing, and it didn't pass. The doctor also said the baby's ear canals are small. Why is newborn hearing screening necessary?
Doctor's answer:
The incidence of hearing impairment in newborns is approximately 1‰-3‰, making it the highest among several diseases that can be screened in newborns. Generally, children who fail the initial screening should undergo re-screening about one month or 42 days after birth. Those who do not pass the re-screening should go to a children's hearing diagnostic center for diagnostic testing at the age of three months. Failing the screening does not necessarily mean the baby has poor hearing. It could be that the baby did not cooperate at the time due to other factors. It is recommended to follow the doctor's advice and have another check-up after a week. Do not worry too much, and then receive symptomatic treatment based on the results.