Hearing Loss

Cochlear implants can offer life-changing benefits for children with congenital hearing loss, but the evaluation process is complex. This article explores how medical, neurological, and social factors shape the decision to implant.

Pediatric hearing loss stems from various causes like auditory neuropathy, CMV, and bacterial meningitis, each requiring tailored approaches. Timely detection and intervention are key, especially in cases like bacterial meningitis where cochlear ossification can complicate treatment.

Congenital hearing loss impacts many newborns, necessitating early detection and intervention. Newborns with hearing loss undergo audiological tests like otoacoustic emissions (OAE) and auditory brainstem response (ABR).

Until recently, pediatric ear tube insertion has required a trip to the operating room. Join Dr. Jordan Schramm and BackTable ENT to learn more about the Tula ear tube system, which enables ENTs to insert ear tubes in-office.

In-office ear tube placement allows for no general anesthesia and potentially lower costs to families, but also brings challenges. ENT Dr. Jordan Schramm shares how he does in-office ear tube placements.

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss presents, often unilaterally, as acute-onset hearing loss of 30 dB or more over three consecutive frequencies. Learn more about the presentation, evaluation, and SSHL treatment options.

While 90% of cases are idiopathic, sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) can result from a diverse set of causes. This article explores the many causes of sudden sensorineural hearing loss and the guideline-recommended workup of SSHL.

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss presents, often unilaterally, as acute-onset hearing loss of 30 dB or more over three consecutive frequencies. Learn more about the presentation and evaluation of this otologic emergency from guideline author Dr. Sujana Chandrashekar..

With increased research pointing to a link between cognitive dysfunction & hearing loss, some ENT offices are using cognitive testing, like the Cognivue screening test, as a part of their care routine. Learn more about how your colleagues are navigating cognitive decline in hearing loss patients.

Dr. St. John joins us to discuss strategies to support children living with hearing loss. There are important counseling considerations throughout a child’s life, starting from early language development, through schooling years, and into adolescent decisions.

Pediatric sensorineural, conductive, and mixed hearing loss can occur for a variety of reasons. Dr. Rachel St. John, a pediatrician specializing in hearing loss, discusses diagnostic assessments for deaf and hard of hearing children.