{"id":5244,"date":"2019-01-11T11:35:49","date_gmt":"2019-01-11T16:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/?p=5244"},"modified":"2021-04-23T13:06:47","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T17:06:47","slug":"signs-your-child-might-have-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/signs-your-child-might-have-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs Your Child Might Have Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Many of us associate hearing loss<\/strong> with the elderly, but the condition can \u2013 and does \u2013 affect people of all ages. Approximately three out of every 1,000 babies are born with hearing loss in Louisville, and the number of teens and adolescents diagnosed with a hearing impairment is on the rise, thanks in large part to too much noise. Because hearing loss can have a significant negative impact on a child\u2019s learning and development, it\u2019s crucial to seek treatment as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes and Symptoms of Pediatric Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Children in Louisville can develop hearing loss<\/a> as the result of a number of different factors. These include congenital anomalies present at birth, such as genetic disorders, prenatal problems or premature birth; otitis media<\/a> (middle ear infections), a common childhood ailment in which fluid accumulation in the middle ear can potentially cause permanent damage; and acquired hearing loss resulting from illness, trauma, noise exposure or medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recognizing symptoms of hearing loss in children can be difficult, especially when they\u2019re young. Be on the lookout for any of the following signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n