Believe it or not, your child may suffer temporary deafness from various causes. Get to know them! Remember that it is best to prevent.
Any child, even if they have not had hearing problems, may suffer temporary deafness from various causes and neither you nor you may be aware of it.
Causes of temporary deafness in children
1. Wax plug: This is the most common cause of temporary deafness in children. If you notice the plug in your child’s ear, do not try to remove it with cotton swabs or any other object. It is best to go to the pediatrician for him to do it, since many of the external otitis originate from this type of attack on the ear canal.
2. Otitis media: In addition to pain, inflammation and hearing loss occur. Hearing ability recovers when infection clears. If this condition occurs frequently, the ENT will indicate the appropriate treatment for your child.
3. Catarrh: The viruses that cause catarrh congest the nasal mucosa and, thanks to its proximity to the Eustachian tube, can cause temporary deafness in children.
4. Audio devices: Children nowadays have more contact with audio devices that listen at very high volumes. The key is in moderation.
5. Allergy: It can inflame the nasal mucosa and cause difficulty hearing. Remember that if the brain does not receive sound, learning is also difficult. The child who does not listen well, isolates himself, withdraws and finds it difficult to relate to others.
If you suspect that your child has temporary deafness, it is best to see a specialist in child audiology. A timely diagnosis can be the difference in your child’s life.