These tests Measure how perfect you are! child I can hear. However, hearing loss can occur at any age. Hearing loss in babies and young children childhood can have devastating consequences. This is due to the fact that children and babies need normal hearing for language development. Even short-term hearing loss can make understanding the spoken word difficult. Even a brief hearing loss can make it difficult to understand spoken language. a child Understanding and learning the spoken word.
Hearing normally occurs when sound waves move in the ear and vibrate the eardrum. The pulsation causes the waves to travel further into the ear, where they trigger nerve cells to send sound information to the brain. This information is translated into audible sound.
Hearing loss occurs when there is a problem with one or more parts of the ear, the nerves in the ear, or the part of the brain that controls hearing. There are three important causes of hearing loss
- Loss of conductivity. This type of hearing loss is caused by blockage from noise travel to the ear. It is more common in babies and young adults. children It is often caused by the ear or by fluids. Health loss is generally considered to be mild, temporary and treatable.
- Sensorrineral (also called neurohearing). This pattern of hearing loss is caused by problems with the structure of the ear and the nerves that control hearing. It may occur at birth or be noted only at later ages. Sensory hearing loss is generally considered permanent. The pattern of this hearing loss can range from mild (inability to hear certain sounds) to very severe (inability to hear any type of sound).
- A combination of both mixed, conductive and perceptual hearing loss.
If your child If hearing loss is established with you, there are steps you can take to treat or control the condition.
Other names: audiometry; audiography, audiogram, sound. test
What are they used for?
These tests They are used to find out whether your child loss and, if so, how severe it is.
Why does my child need a hearing test ?
Routine hearing tests They are recommended for most children and children Veldnewborns are usually given a hearing test tests before they leave the clinic. If the baby does not have a hearing loss. test That does not always mean serious hearing loss. However, babies should be tested at 3 months.
Most children Hearing should be investigated during a systematic health study. These tests include a physical examination of the ears to check for excess ear infections, water, or infection symptoms. The South American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a more thorough ear study. tests (See below for species of tests ) 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 years of age. child Signs of hearing loss include.
Symptoms of hearing loss in babies include
- Do not jump or startle in response to audible sounds
- Do not respond to caregiver’s voice from the age of 3 months
- Do not turn with their eyes or go to sounds when they are 6 months old
- Do not imitate sounds or express simple text when they are 12 months old
Symptoms of hearing loss in babies include
- Delayed speech or voice that is not easily picked up. Youngest. children At 15 months can say many texts such as “mama” or “dada”.
- Does not respond when he is called by name
- Does not pay attention.
Symptoms of hearing loss in the elderly. children and teens include:
- Problems recognizing what others say, especially in noisy environments.
- Problems hearing high pitched sounds.
- Soften the volume on the TV or music player.
- Sound
What happens while listening? test ?
Initial hearing tests Often performed during systematic checks. If there is a hearing loss, the hearing loss is treated with one of the correct hearing aids. child may be tested You will be treated by one of the appropriate care providers.
- Audiologist, a health care service provider who deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of hearing loss
- ENT physician, a physician who specializes in treating diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and larynx.
There are many types of hearing loss tests . The type of tests given based on age and wealth. For babies and young children children During the test, a sensor (looks like a small sticker) or probe is inserted to measure hearing. No verbal response is required. Seniors. children may be given sound tests . Sound tests Tests response to displays or text at various pitches, sizes, and/or sound environments.
Auditory Brainwave Response (ABR) test Fields investigate perceptual hearing loss. Determines how the brain responds to sound. Most used with to test young children, including newborns. During this time test :
- audiologist or other care provider places electrodes on the scalp and behind each ear. The electrodes are connected to a computer.
- A small ear is placed in the ear.
- Clicks and shows are sent to headphones.
- The electrodes detect the brain’s response to sound and display the results on the computer.
Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE). test . This test Used for babies and young adults. children . During the test :
- An audiologist or other care provider places a small probe that looks like an ear in the ear canal.
- Sound is transmitted to the probe.
- The probe records and determines the inner ear’s response to the sound.
- The test The probe can detect hearing loss but cannot distinguish between guided and perceived hearing loss.
Tympanometry tests How perfectly your eardrum moves. Directions. the test :
- The audiologist or other care provider places a small device in the ear canal.
- The device pushes air into the ear, causing the eardrum to move back and forth.
- The device records the movement on a graph called a tympanogram.
- The test It helps to tell if there is an ear infection or other problem, such as a buildup of fluid or ear infection, a hole or crack in the eardrum, or other problems.
- This test requires your child Typically not used on babies or young adults. children .
Other types of sound. tests :
Acoustic reflex measurements are also called muscle endomysial reflexes (MEMR). test How well does the ear respond to audible sound? In normals light, when an audible sound is heard, a small muscle belongs to the inside of the ear. This is called the acoustic reflex. It happens without you knowing it. During the the test :
- audiologist or other caregiver places a smooth rubber cap on your ear.
- A series of beeps are sent by the reference and recorded by the device.
- The device will indicate if the sound caused a reflection.
- If the hearing loss is not good, the sound may be hard enough to produce a reflection or may not produce a reflection at all.
Pure-tone test Also called audiometry. During this time. test :
- Your child Wear headphones.
- A series of tones is sent to the headphones.
- The audiologist or other care provider will change the pitch and amount of tone at different times during the field. the test The tones may be slightly audible at some points.
- Your hearing care professional will ask you child Reply Ask him if he hears the show. The answer is to raise your hand or press a button.
- The test It helps with the soft sounds child You can hear it in many different areas.
Tuning fork tests Tuning forks are two iron devices that vibrate and produce tone. Daytime the test :
- The audiologist or other health care provider places the tuning fork in the ear or on the forehead.
- The caregiver hits the forks and creates a tone.
- Your child Provider is asked each time they hear a tone at different volumes or if the left ear, right ear, or both hear the same tone.
- The test You can prove if you have hearing loss in one or both ears. It can also indicate what kind of hearing loss your ear child (conductive or perceptive).
Speech and text recognition can show how well you hear the spoken word. child You can hear the spoken word. During the day the test :
- Your child Wear headphones.
- The audiologist speaks through the headphones and asks you child Repeat a series of simple texts at different volumes.
- The supplier will register the softest speech. child is able to hear.
- Almost all people with hearing loss find it difficult to understand speech in large spaces, so several tests can be performed out loud.
- These tests are done on children mature enough to speak and understand the language.
I must arrange something to prepare for the hearing. test ?
Your child I do not need special preparation for listening test .
Is there any risk to my hearing? tests ?
There is no risk to the hearing test .
What do your results mean?
Your results give you a good opportunity to show child Whether you have a hearing loss and the hearing loss is considered a guided or perceptual hearing loss.
If your child If you are diagnosed with conductive loss, your doctor can recommend medication or surgery, depending on the cause of the loss.
If your child If diagnosed with a perceptual hearing loss, the results may indicate what is considered a hearing loss.
- Mild: your child Certain sounds cannot be heard, such as very high or very low tones.
- Moderate: your child Many sounds are not heard, such as speech in a busy environment.
- Severe: your child Most sounds are not heard.
- Profound: your child No hard sounds.
Treatment and healing of sensory hearing loss depends on age and how severe it is. If you have questions about the outcome, child Health Care.
Is there really anything I should know about hearing? tests ?
There are many techniques for dealing with hearing loss. Even if your hearing loss is considered permanent, there are techniques to take control of your condition. Some healing options include
- Hearing Aids. A hearing aid is a device worn on the back or inside the ear. Hearing aids magnify (make sounds louder). Some hearing aids have more advanced features. Your audiologist can advise you on the best option for you.
- Cochlear implants. This is a device that is surgically placed in the ear. It is usually used for people with more severe hearing loss who do not benefit much from the use of hearing aids. The cochlear implant sends sound specifically to the auditory nerve.
- Surgery. Some types of hearing loss can be treated surgically. These include problems with the eardrum or the small bones of the ear.
You can do it, too:
- Work with a health care provider who can help you and your hearing loss. child Communicate. This is a speech therapist or specialist who can help you learn sign language, lip reading, or other language skills.
- Become a member of a support group
- Plan a structured visit to an audiologist and/or otolaryngologist (throat, nose, and ear doctor).
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