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What Precautions Needs To Be Taken For Earing Loss After Heart Surgery?
year old granddaughter with possible chromosone deficiency. Has had heart surgery. Small ear canals. Cannot get instrument in to look at eardrum. Had hearing test done and passed. Concerned with hearing loss.Is there a way to dlate the ear canal so sound can enter and she can learn talk
Wed, 12 Feb 2020
Hello,
There is no need to dilate the ear canal, as long as her hearing is normal. I would just recommend periodically follow up with ENT specialist for a physical exam and hearing test.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
There is no need to dilate the ear canal, as long as her hearing is normal. I would just recommend periodically follow up with ENT specialist for a physical exam and hearing test.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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