Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Children with hearing impairment often experience delayed development of speech and cognitive skills, which may result in slower learning and difficulty in progressing at school. Children may suffer from social stigmatization and isolation as a result of hearing impairment. The impact of hearing impairment on child's speech, language, education and social integration depends on the level and type of hearing impairment and the age of onset, especially if it begins before the age when speech normally develops. Children below 5 years of age consulting or referred to ENT OPD and Pediatric neurology OPD who fulfill the inclusion criteria of study are included after taking informed consent. 11 cases (11%) of the cases showed bilateral microtia out of which 9 cases (9%) showed stenosis of external auditory canal and tympanic membrane was not visualized due to stenosis in 4 cases (4%) of cases in right ear and 3 cases (3%) in left ear. 2 of the cases showed right sided facial weakness. Tympanic membrane perforation was seen in 3 cases (3%) of right ear and 1 case (1%) of left ear.
How to cite this article:
V.S. Shruthi, Swaathi Tamilvel, L. Puneeth Kumar and Athira Varier. A Study on Clinical Profile of Children Below 5 Year Age Group with Hearing Impairment.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.12.618.621
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