Deafness In Children

Causes of hearing impairment

    >>Genetic causes
  • Autosomal recessive
  • Autosomal dominant
  • X-linked
  • Mitochondrial
    >>Nongenetic
  • Congenital rubella syndrome
  • Cytomegalovirus
  • Congenital syphilis
    >>Environmental causes
  • Hypoxia
  • Hyperbilirubinemia
  • Low birth weight
  • Infections
  • Ototoxic drugs
  • Trauma
    >>Acquired causes
  • Meningitis
  • Measles
  • Mumps
    >>Idiopathic Investiation
  • Paediatric history
  • Family histoy
  • Clinical examination
  • Audiology
    >>Support and education
  • Hearing aids
  • The education of children

Which test done in deaf child?

BOA / BERA

Which surgery done in deaf child?

Cohlear implant surgery

What is ideal age of cochlear implant surgery?

Between 1 year-5 years