Hearing issue

2020-04-14 08:51:42
Hello my son is 7 months old he is able to hear and he keeping cooing and babling but his OAE tests is been failed why is it so I'm really worried and in ths lock down what should I do is my baby deaf please help me please is OAE test is accurate
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Agree with my colleagues. needs consultation.

Answered2020-04-14 14:16:32

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OAE can fail in new borns due to fluid in middle war, which is very common. He needs BERA for confirmation But his development assessment is helpful to give a fair idea of hearing is good.
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Consult a Paediatrician or Paediatric Neurologist.

Answered2020-04-14 09:36:06

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