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Hearing loss doubts

2017-09-14 17:10:37
My previous baby affected by hearing loss by birth. We looking for cochlear implant for her. And what is my doubt is, my 2nd baby now 1 month old. Which age is correct for taking bera test? Can anyone help me?
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BERA and OAE can be done a week after birth. best way to screen hearing in neonates is by doing OAE (oto acoustic emissions) if it's present then usually hearing in neonate is considered normal. since your elder child had hearing problem it is advisable to get BERA too. You can get it anytime
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Answered2017-09-17 02:24:59

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