All About Hearing on the Central Coast
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If you’re concerned about your child’s hearing ability, the first port of call should be a screening hearing test and a visit to your G.P to check for any related medical conditions. It’s always preferable to have your child’s hearing screened promptly, so they can receive any help they need early on.
The guidelines below are designed to help you determine whether your child has hearing problems. It is important to keep in mind that children reach milestones at different ages. If you are concerned about your child’s hearing please make an appointment.
80% of three year old children will suffer from middle ear infection or glue ear in Australia. Ear problems like earaches and glue ear are common in children. Ear problems may affect the outer ear, middle, ear or inner ear.
Your Eustachian tubes are a specialised system that connects the middle ear to the back of your throat. The proper function of these tubes is essential for draining fluid and ensuring that proper air pressure in the ear is maintained.
