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Early diagnosis and treatment of unilateral or asymmetrical hearing loss in children: CODEPEH recommendations

Faustino Núñez-Batalla1, Carmen Jáudenes-Casaubón2, Jose Miguel Sequí-Canet2

  • 1Presidente de la CODEPEH (Comisión para la Detección Precoz de la Hipoacusia).

Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola
|December 24, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Unilateral or asymmetrical hearing loss in children, often overlooked, significantly impacts development. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for improving language, learning, and overall quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Audiology
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Unilateral or asymmetrical hearing loss affects 1 in 1000 newborns, with prevalence increasing with age due to acquired and delayed-onset cases.
  • The developmental and learning impacts of such hearing loss in children are frequently underestimated.
  • Untreated hearing loss negatively affects speech and language development, overall development, and family quality of life.

Framework:

  • This document provides recommendations for the clinical diagnosis of unilateral or asymmetrical hearing loss.
  • It outlines therapeutic strategies to improve management of hearing loss in children.
  • The recommendations are based on a review of current practices and outcomes.

Implementation:

  • The guidelines focus on early identification and intervention for hearing loss in pediatric populations.
  • Strategies address both diagnosis and treatment, aiming for comprehensive care.
  • The document serves as a resource for clinicians managing children with hearing impairments.

Implications:

  • Improved diagnostic accuracy and timely treatment can mitigate negative impacts on child development.
  • Effective management enhances speech, language, and learning outcomes.
  • Addressing hearing loss improves the quality of life for affected children and their families.

Keywords:
Asymmetrical hearing lossAudición binauralBinaural hearingCalidad de vidaDiscapacidad auditivaHearing disabilityHearing processingHipoacusia asimétricaHipoacusia unilateralProcesamiento auditivoQuality of lifeUnilateral hearing loss

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