38 Irrawaddy Road, #06-21 Mount Elizabeth, Specialist Centre, Singapore 329563
Symptoms may defer depending on the degree of hearing loss.
In babies, some common symptoms maybe:
In children, some common symptoms maybe:
Universal Newborn Hearing Screen is done for all babies born in Singapore. It is a basic hearing test to identify babies with hearing loss so that intervention
can start as early as possible.
When a baby fails their hearing screen, they are referred to an ENT specialist who will assess and perform more tests. Early intervention is needed to prevent further complications
such as speech delay.
The causes of hearing loss are myriad. A lot of congenital hearing loss is as a result of genetic causes.
Acquired hearing loss (hearing loss that results after birth) can be due to infection.
Depending on the cause of hearing loss, some conditions such as ear infections are reversible. Other causes of hearing loss such as congenital hearing loss is
rarely reversible.
What happens if my child is diagnosed with hearing loss?
If hearing loss is diagnosed, you should work closely with your doctor to ensure that the child’s development of speech, language and social skills are not affected. There may be intervention required for your child to attain their full potential.
Your ENT doctor will first take a look at your medical history, find out more about the symptoms you’re experiencing and thereafter perform a thorough physical examination. This may include certain procedures such as flexible nasoendoscopy (a look into your nasal passages with a tiny camera). Your issues will be addressed and a suitable treatment plan will be devised for you.
Always talk to your child to prepare them for their ENT visit. Find out more about the issues they’re experiencing so that you can assist them in helping the ENT doctor understand their condition. Do bring along a list of their old medications and health booklet.
We accept the following modes of payment:
If you are insured and require more assistance, do approach our clinic staff.
Yes. All Singaporeans and PR are able to use Medisave for certain consultations, procedures, and medications at our clinic. Please contact us to find out more about the eligible services.
Selected procedures are deductible if patients have purchased Integrated Shield plans. Please contact us to find out more.
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