EAR Infections and Hearing Loss

When my son was about 16 months old he started getting ear infections one after the other. After a certain number of them, my pediatrician said to me, "One more & he has to go to an ear / nose / throat specialist to talk about tubes." Thankfully, he hasn't had another ear infection since. Bottom line is multiple ear infections can lead to hearing loss. Has her hearing been checked lately? Is she in school? I know they do screenings at school, but they do so many kids - If I were you, though, I would go to the pediatrician & start reviewing your concerns with him/her & start asking questions & looking for answers. Ask for referrals to specialists if you don't get anywhere.

D., don't panic. Hearing loss is often temporary based on the cause - if the ped suspects fluid build-up, allergies may clear it up, or ear tubes. My daughter had significant hearing impairment with loads of fluid, but no allergies. So she got tubes put in (10 yrs old) and the problem cleared up almost immediately. My kids have had tubes several times (twice for daughter, once for son), and it has helped with a few problems.

Wait and see what the allergist says, then listen to what the ENT (if you see one) says. But don't let yourself panic - there are lots of solutions possible.

Hi D.
Did she have tubes in her ears?

Bonnie

The only thing I can tell you is the kind of hearing aid a child has is based on what the parent can, and is willing to pay for. I would say that most people still get the big chunky ones that you can see because children are active and lose things. If it were me I would go the cheaper route until she's old enough, and responsible enough to look out for her own things. You can always keep her hair down where it can't be seen. IF she has to have a hearing aid do you want to pay to replace an expensive one on a regular basis? Good luck. I hope you can find a doctor who knows a way to repair her hearing.

For the recurrent ear infections, migraines, and such, try keeping her off all dairy products. Dairy tends to cause alot of excess mucous in the body which can then get blocked in the ear canal, and cause infection. Something as little as that, has been known to help many people with that problem. Also great for people with sinus infections.