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How do i know if my child has bad hearing or simply not listening?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

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Check with ENT: Could be fluid behind the ear drum/ or there may also be hearing loss confirmed with audiometry.

Dr Cordero agreed

Answered 4/30/2012

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