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Hearing evaluation
Fluid in the middle ear can affect hearing. Knowing how well a child is hearing can influence treatment decisions about OME.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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My son is 16 months old, has had 4 ear infections, and is not talking. Does he need to see an ENT or is a hearing evaluation enough?
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