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Hearing loss in a young child, how to help her?

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Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Get hearing test: Make sure you have a good hearing test. Then see an ENT to see if anything can be done. Depending on the loss, may need hearing aids or other devices.

Answered 6/10/2014

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