Factors Predicting Subsequent Changes in Hearing Thresholds in Neonates with Initial Hearing Impairment

Dian-Shiue Lee1, Sheng-You Su2, Chien-Yu Huang1,3

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi city, Taiwan.

Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal
|February 20, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Neonatal hearing thresholds can improve within six months, particularly in males. Early audiological follow-up is vital for detecting and managing hearing impairment in newborns.

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