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Effective ways to prevent hearing loss in your child

According to the reports of World Health Organization (WHO), kids are facing lot of hearing problems these days. Around 32 million kids are suffering from hearing loss. Here are few ways to prevent hearing loss.

First we should know why hearing loss is happening at such an alarming rate.

The main causes of the problem as underlined by WHO are genetic causes, infections such as measles, mumps, rubella and meningitis and complications at birth, including prematurity, low birth weight and neonatal jaundice. It is also important to note that using medicines unknowingly can also lead to hearing loss.

What can be done for its prevention?

Teachers and parents must never slap kids, landing the pressure close to their ears. Shock and trauma to ears can cause severe damage to ear drums resulting in loss of hearing capabilities.

-While bathing one should make sure that water does not enter the ears. Swimming in unclean water must be avoided at all costs. For those who swim regularly must use swimming caps.

– Infants must be medically tested for the presence of hearing problems. Early detection leads to better treatment.

– No sharp object must be inserted in the ears.

– You must keep children away from loud music, could be from radio, television or any other source. The frequency of these at most times is more than enough to impact the hearing capability. – Parents should make sure that children are timely immunized against infections like measles, mumps, rubella and meningitis. These infections cause hearing loss in children.

-There is a dire need for regular hearing screening programs for kids across ages at regular intervals. These programs are helpful in diagnosing hearing problems early on.

In the end, please note that if the doctor prescribes hearing devices for your kids, do not hesitate as it is only for the well-being of your child.

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