Hearing Problems: children

As part of universal neonatal screening, local policy is in place for neonates who:

• Pass
• Are referred for further assessment
• Do Not Attend
• Require follow-up as they are at risk of progressive hearing loss

• Child can swim but no deep diving
• No difference in infection rates between swimmers and non swimmers
• Persistant perforation occurs in 1% to 5% of cases and further surgery may be required at a later stage
• Grommets should fall out in 6 to 9 months - hole should heal concurrently
• Grommets associated with aural discharge - Prescription should be topical antibiotic drops, not oral