Listening is important for everyone. Having good hearing can better listen to the wonderful sounds of the world. For children, their hearing system is fragile and easily damaged, such as setting off firecrackers, fever, etc., which can affect their hearing and cause great harm. Below, we will take a detailed look at the reasons for hearing loss in children with colds and fever.
What is the reason for a child's cold, fever, and hearing loss?
Firstly, after birth, during the neonatal period, a child's eardrums are very thin and fragile, so it is important to carefully care for their hearing.
Secondly, if a child has a cold, fever, and hearing loss, it may be due to acute otitis media caused by fever, leading to hearing loss.
Then the child's fever can easily cause neurological hearing loss. Experts point out that if fever leads to acute rhinitis, acute sinusitis, sneezing, purulent nasal discharge, and systemic discomfort, it may cause children to have blocked Eustachian tubes, develop acute otitis media, and cause hearing loss or even deafness.
How to prevent hearing loss in children with colds and fever?
1. Children often have colds, fevers, and other symptoms, which are usually caused by bacterial or viral infections. It is important to identify the cause in a timely manner.
2. When a child's body temperature rises, it should be measured first. Generally, only when the temperature does not exceed 39 ℃, we recommend physical fever reduction.
3. If the child burns to 39. When the temperature is above 5 ℃, it is necessary to seek medical attention in a timely manner to avoid excessive temperature, which can burn out the ear nerves and cause significant damage to the child's growth and development.
Through the above introduction, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of the reasons and solutions for hearing loss caused by children's colds and fevers. Children's colds and fevers should not be taken lightly. Sometimes carelessness can lead to big mistakes. Of course, there are many reasons for hearing loss in children, such as sudden fright or external stimuli. It is important to pay more attention to those caused by fever.