Childhood hearing impairment or deafness can have a devastating impact on the infant’s emotional, cognitive and social development. Early screening and treatment play a vital role in minimizing the effects of this hearing disability.
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What is sudden deafness?
Sudden deafness, also known as sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is the sudden and unexplained loss of hearing. It generally affects only one ear, and any delay in receiving a diagnosis and medical care can make treatment less effective.
The role of the hearing aid specialist
While this is probably one of the least known medical positions, it is also one that will play a pivotal role in the future. Below we explain what an hearing aid specialist is, and what they do.