hello readers... am back after a long hiatus. Back to discuss yet another important topic plaguing not just adults but a large number of school children too.
Unilateral hearing loss:
this means that hearing loss effects only one ear. Usually results from trauma to the ear and /or infections. Do remember unless Normal life is effected, usually hearing aids are not prescribed. If they are (as in case of assymetrical hearing loss) then the better ear is fitted with the hearing aid. It is very important to note that the naturally better ear will always respond first, irrespective of hearing aids!
Partial deafness:
Many a times it is seen that a child doesnt do well academically and needs instructions to be repeated many a times. besides suspecting learning disability (LD), currently made famous by Aamir Khan's "TZP", hearing also should be assessed. This especially if the speech is unclear. Hearing Aid fitting followed by spech-language therapy will help the child.
in case of adults, the symptoms typically include, "can hear sounds but cant make out....." Raising volumes too doesnt help much. Usually observed in case of high frequency hearing loss. Hearing aids in these cases have to be fitted with extreme precision.
So the next time we come across a child who otherwise seems normal but has unclear speech and poor in academics........ we know what has to be done!
i look forward for your opinions and comments.
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