{"id":10820,"date":"2022-11-04T15:53:53","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T22:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everhear.com\/?p=10820"},"modified":"2022-11-04T15:53:54","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T22:53:54","slug":"what-is-congenital-hearing-loss-how-is-it-treated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everhear.com\/what-is-congenital-hearing-loss-how-is-it-treated\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Congenital Hearing Loss & How Is It Treated?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If a condition is congenital, it means you\u2019re born with it. One condition that can be congenital is hearing loss. In fact, approximately two to three of every 1,000 babies<\/a> have congenital hearing loss<\/a>. Below we review more information about congenital hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Types of Congenital Hearing Loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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There are three types of congenital hearing loss: conductive, sensorineural and mixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conductive Hearing Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If a baby is born with conductive hearing loss, it means there is a problem with the outer or middle ear that prevents sound from traveling through and being processed. This can be the result of a malformed outer or middle ear or fluid buildup in the ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensorineural Hearing Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If a baby is born with sensorineural hearing loss<\/a>, it means there is damage to the sensory cells within the inner ears. These cells are responsible for converting soundwaves into electrical energy that travels to the brain via the auditory nerve to be interpreted as sound. This type of hearing loss may also be due to a malfunctioning auditory nerve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mixed Hearing Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If a baby is born with mixed hearing loss, it means both conductive and sensorineural factors are present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Symptoms of Congenital Hearing Loss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In newborns, symptoms may be difficult to identify without testing. As your baby gets a little older, you may notice symptoms such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n