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Progressive sensorineural hearing loss in childhood

V E Newton1, V J Rowson

  • 1Department of Audiology, Manchester University.

British Journal of Audiology
|November 1, 1988
PubMed

Insights

Progressive sensorineural hearing loss affects at least 9% of school-aged children. This hearing impairment tends to worsen over time, particularly in the better ear, impacting audiological assessments.

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss is a significant concern in school-aged children.
  • Understanding the progression and causes of hearing impairment is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of progressive sensorineural hearing loss in children.
  • To identify causes, age of onset, and progression patterns of hearing deterioration.
  • To discuss the implications for audiological assessment and hearing aid use.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of audiological assessment records from 1984-1986.
  • Analysis of children with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.
  • Examination of audiogram data for patterns of progression and symmetry.

Main Results:

  • Prevalence of progressive sensorineural hearing loss estimated at a minimum of 9%.
  • Hearing deterioration was often more pronounced in the better-hearing ear.
  • Identified age-related trends in hearing loss progression.

Conclusions:

  • The 9% prevalence figure is likely an underestimation.
  • Progressive hearing loss in children requires ongoing monitoring.
  • The pattern of deterioration impacts the interpretation of hearing aid efficacy.

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