Is Safe To Have Hearing Aid For Moderate Hearing Loss In Children?

Posted on Thu, 5 Mar 2015

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Thu, 5 Mar 2015 Answered on

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Question : My son 5 and half doctor found moderate hearing loss nerves week and suggested to go for hearing aid, another do hearing aid reqd

Answered by Dr. Paparaja S (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
He might benefit from hearing aid.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.

I know its hard to accept and I can understand.

But if he is proved to be having moderate degree sensorineural hearing loss he might benefit from hearing aid.

Hearing might improve his quality of life.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon

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