{"id":386,"date":"2022-01-06T23:16:31","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T23:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sacent.fm1.dev\/audiologist\/pediatric-hearing-loss\/"},"modified":"2024-07-19T09:39:13","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T16:39:13","slug":"pediatric-hearing-loss","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sacent.com\/audiologist\/pediatric-hearing-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Dedicated Treatment for Pediatric Hearing Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What Causes Pediatric Hearing Loss\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Hearing loss can occur in children for a variety of reasons. Some may have the condition because of premature birth, genetic concerns or prenatal issues. 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Our provider will work with your family to determine which one will work best for your child. Depending on your child\u2019s age, the severity of hearing loss and other factors, possibilities include a hearing aid or cochlear implant.\"\n    }\n    }]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"your-child-can-connect-to-a-world-of-sounds-with-hearing-loss-treatment\">Your Child Can Connect to a World of Sounds with Hearing Loss Treatment\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>As a parent, you always want the best for your child. If you think they might be experiencing pediatric hearing loss, you may be worried about them missing out on experiences. At Sacramento Ear, Nose &#038; Throat, we can provide your child with treatment to ensure they\u2019re able to fully connect with the world around them.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-causes-pediatric-hearing-loss\">What Causes Pediatric Hearing Loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/sacent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pediatric-hearing-loss-treatment.jpg\" alt=\"An audiologist looks inside the inner ear of a pediatric patient using a medical tool. \" class=\"wp-image-1724\" title=\"Pediatric-Hearing-Loss-exam\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sacent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pediatric-hearing-loss-treatment.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sacent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/pediatric-hearing-loss-treatment-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hearing loss can occur in children for a variety of reasons. Some may have the condition because of premature birth, genetic concerns or prenatal issues. Additionally, ear infections are a common childhood ailment that can lead to permanent damage in severe instances. Other causes of pediatric hearing loss include physical trauma, exposure to loud noises and certain medications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-common-is-pediatric-hearing-loss\">How Common Is Pediatric Hearing Loss?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>According to the CDC\u2019s National Health Interview Survey, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/ncbddd\/hearingloss\/data.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 per 1,000 children ages 3-17 screened between 1997 and 2005 had hearing loss<\/a>. Additionally, the 2019 Hearing Screening and Follow-up Survey found that 1.7 per 1,000 babies screened had hearing loss.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-my-child-have-hearing-loss\">Does My Child Have Hearing Loss?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of pediatric hearing loss include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A delay in speech and language&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failure to respond to loud noises or your voice&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor academic performance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent ear infections&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disorders associated with hearing loss, such as Down syndrome or autism&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family history of hearing loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-is-pediatric-hearing-loss-treated\">How Is Pediatric Hearing Loss Treated?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>There are many options for treating hearing loss in children. Our provider will work with your family to determine which one will work best for your child. Depending on your child\u2019s age, the severity of hearing loss and other factors, possibilities include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hearing aids: These devices include a microphone that amplifies sound, a processor that analyzes sound and a speaker that delivers the sound to the ears.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cochlear implants: These devices stimulate the auditory nerve by using electrodes placed in the cochlea of the inner ear.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sh-virtualgrandrounds.brightcovegallery.com\/detail\/videos\/video-library\/video\/6353324590112\/hearing-rehabilitation-and-implantable-devices?autoStart=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to watch Dr. Varun Varadarajan&#8217;s video about hearing rehabilitation and implantable devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-cta\">\r\n\t<div class=\"content-cta-text\">\r\n\t\tCall Sacramento Ear, Nose, Throat &#038; Allergy for more information or to schedule an appointment.\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<details class=\"header-phone content-cta-header-phone\">\r\n\t\t<summary>Call Us Today!<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"11.5\" stroke=\"#541211\"\/>\n<path d=\"M7 10L12 15L17 10\" stroke=\"#541211\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/summary>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"phone-tree\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n                <a href=\"tel:+19167363399\" class=\"phone \"><span>Sacramento, CA<\/span><span class=\"phone-number\">(916) 736-3399<\/span><span class=screen-reader-text>Call our Sacramento office at <span class=\"phone-number\">(916) 736-3399<\/span><\/span><\/a>\r\n            \r\n                <a href=\"tel:+19167366644\" class=\"phone \"><span>Roseville (Eureka Rd)<\/span><span class=\"phone-number\">(916) 736-6644<\/span><span class=screen-reader-text>Call our Roseville office at <span class=\"phone-number\">(916) 736-6644<\/span><\/span><\/a>\r\n            \r\n                <a href=\"tel:+19169848830\" class=\"phone \"><span>Folsom (Creekside)<\/span><span class=\"phone-number\">(916) 984-8830<\/span><span class=screen-reader-text>Call our Folsom office at <span class=\"phone-number\">(916) 984-8830<\/span><\/span><\/a>\r\n            \r\n                <a href=\"tel:+12099520483\" class=\"phone \"><span>Stockton<\/span><span class=\"phone-number\">(209) 952-0483<\/span><span class=screen-reader-text>Call our Stockton office at <span class=\"phone-number\">(209) 952-0483<\/span><\/span><\/a>\r\n            \r\n                <a href=\"tel:+19169662700\" class=\"phone \"><span>Fair Oaks<\/span><span class=\"phone-number\">(916) 966-2700<\/span><span class=screen-reader-text>Call our Fair Oaks office at <span class=\"phone-number\">(916) 966-2700<\/span><\/span><\/a>\r\n            \r\n                <a href=\"tel:+19167821291\" class=\"phone \"><span>Roseville (Medical Plaza Dr)<\/span><span class=\"phone-number\">(916) 782-1291<\/span><span class=screen-reader-text>Call our Roseville office at <span class=\"phone-number\">(916) 782-1291<\/span><\/span><\/a>\r\n            \r\n                <a href=\"tel:+19167366644\" class=\"phone \"><span>Folsom (Hana Way)<\/span><span class=\"phone-number\">(916) 736-6644<\/span><span class=screen-reader-text>Call our Folsom office at <span class=\"phone-number\">(916) 736-6644<\/span><\/span><\/a>\r\n            \r\n                <a href=\"tel:+19167366644\" class=\"phone \"><span>Sacramento, CA<\/span><span class=\"phone-number\">(916) 736-6644<\/span><span class=screen-reader-text>Call our Sacramento office at <span class=\"phone-number\">(916) 736-6644<\/span><\/span><\/a>\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\t<\/details>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Child Can Connect to a World of Sounds with Hearing Loss Treatment\u00a0 As a parent, you always want the best for your child. 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