Childhood Hearing Loss

Its decrease in the ability to perceive sounds. It can be partial or total, sudden or gradual, temporary or permanent. It can affect one ear or both. In general, the risk of hearing loss increases with age. The prevalence of deafness in India is fairly significant. It is the second most common cause of disability. Approximately 63 million people (6.3%) in India suffer from significant auditory loss.

Types of Hearing Loss in Children:
1) Conductive Hearing Loss: Outer &/Or Middle ear damage
2) Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Inner ear damage
3) Mixed Hearing Loss: Outer &/Or middle ear & Inner ear damage