{"id":10063,"date":"2022-08-18T16:06:58","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T23:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/househearing.com\/?p=10063"},"modified":"2023-05-17T11:47:28","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T18:47:28","slug":"three-causes-of-temporary-hearing-loss-in-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/househearing.com\/three-causes-of-temporary-hearing-loss-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Causes of Temporary Hearing Loss in Children"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Not all hearing loss<\/a> is permanent. Sometimes your child may have a condition that causes temporary hearing loss that will resolve once treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s examine some common causes of temporary hearing loss in children as well as what you can do as a parent to help.<\/p>\n\n\n

Ear Infections <\/h2>\n\n\n

Ear infections are quite common in young children. Research has shown that five out of six children will have at least one ear infection<\/a> by the time they turn three. The most common type of ear infection in children is called acute otitis media (AOM) and occurs when the middle ear becomes infected or swollen and traps fluid behind the eardrum.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ear infections often develop after a child has an upper respiratory infection. Common symptoms include ear pain, fever, fluid draining from the ear, and can sometimes cause temporary hearing loss. If your child isn\u2019t old enough to speak, look for nonverbal cues such as tugging at their ear or acting fussier than usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most ear infections clear up on their own with a few days’ rest. You can manage the symptoms by using children\u2019s pain relievers or putting a warm compress on the ear. Check with your child\u2019s doctor to see what treatment they recommend. If they believe your child\u2019s infection is caused by bacteria, antibiotics may be necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n

Swimmer\u2019s Ear<\/h2>\n\n\n

Swimmer\u2019s ear is a type of ear infection caused by water getting trapped in the outer ear canal and providing a moist environment for bacteria to grow. Symptoms can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n