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Impact of unilateral hearing loss in early development

Rebecca Bell1, Maggie Mouzourakis, Sean R Wise

  • 1Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Lebanon, New Hampshire.

Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery
|August 25, 2022
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Unilateral hearing loss in children can impact development, challenging the idea that one good ear is sufficient. Early interventions are crucial for cognitive, academic, and psychosocial well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric audiology
  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Childhood hearing impairment

Background:

  • Unilateral hearing loss (UHL) affects a significant pediatric population.
  • Historically, UHL was considered less impactful than bilateral hearing loss.
  • Emerging research highlights UHL's potential developmental consequences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated review of the literature on the effects of UHL in children.
  • To synthesize current research on UHL's impact on pediatric development.
  • To explore potential interventions for UHL in the pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of recent studies.
  • Analysis of research on spatial hearing, language, and neurocognition in children with UHL.
  • Synthesis of findings related to academic performance and quality of life.

Main Results:

  • UHL can lead to deficits in spatial hearing, language, and neurocognitive functioning.
  • These deficits may mirror those in bilateral hearing loss, impacting development.
  • Subtle deficiencies from UHL can affect school performance, fatigue, parental stress, and quality of life.

Conclusions:

  • UHL in children presents significant challenges to development.
  • Early intervention during critical auditory system development periods is vital.
  • Findings support the development of new guidelines for UHL evaluation and treatment in children.
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