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Any one have an infant who has mild to moderate hearing loss in 1 ear?

Posted by debbysabrina @debbysabrina, Sep 18 8:43am

My granddaughter failed her hospital hearing test after birth in one ear.
She went to an audiologist and audiologist said that she has mild to moderate hearing loss in right ear.
She said it is the sensorineural kind.
Can someone explain to me what it means and how to help?

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hedy | @hedy | Sep 19 6:34am

As your granddaughter ages, keep her in contact with an otolaryngologist (ear doctor), a licensed audiologist, and the hearing world. I applaud you for your concern about your granddaughter's hearing loss.
Hermine Willey

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debbysabrina | @debbysabrina | Sep 19 7:12am
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@hedy

As your granddaughter ages, keep her in contact with an otolaryngologist (ear doctor), a licensed audiologist, and the hearing world. I applaud you for your concern about your granddaughter's hearing loss.
Hermine Willey

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Thank you Hermine. That is what we will do.
Do you think the hearing loss will get worse as she gets older?

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hedy | @hedy | Sep 20 7:24am

Have her hearing checked by an audiologist before she starts kindergarten? Hearing loss is a hidden disability which is why she must be examined yearly. Hearing aids are fitted according to your hearing loss.

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debbysabrina | @debbysabrina | Sep 20 9:05am

Thank you for this good advice

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Julie, Volunteer Mentor | @julieo4 | Sep 20 12:55pm

You are getting good advice from others. It is so important to stay on top of this as SNHL tends to be progressive.

SNHL can be delayed or even prevented by taking precautions related to noise exposure. Noise is everywhere. It is difficult to avoid. Ask the audiologist about ear protection suitable for the child's age. Try not to expose the child to extreme noise if at all possible. That includes places where loud music and other forms of noise are present.

I suggest you and your family check the following website for more information about hearing protection. https://www.noisyplanet.nidcd.nih.gov/

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debbysabrina | @debbysabrina | Sep 23 9:10am
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@julieo4

You are getting good advice from others. It is so important to stay on top of this as SNHL tends to be progressive.

SNHL can be delayed or even prevented by taking precautions related to noise exposure. Noise is everywhere. It is difficult to avoid. Ask the audiologist about ear protection suitable for the child's age. Try not to expose the child to extreme noise if at all possible. That includes places where loud music and other forms of noise are present.

I suggest you and your family check the following website for more information about hearing protection. https://www.noisyplanet.nidcd.nih.gov/

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Thank you this is very good advice!

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