 fluid in the middle ear (glue ear) and sometimes corrects itself as the child grows up. If the glue ear does not clear up with medication it might be suggested that grommets are put in. This involves an operation to insert a small tube into the eardrum to allow air to enter the middle ear. Rarely, the middle ear is not fully developed and the resulting hearing loss might be permanent or further damaged by glue ear. Your baby should be assessed for hearing and speech and referred to an audiologist or otologist when necessary. Poor hearing can affect the baby’s language development and should be managed as early as possible to avoid further loss. REFERENCE: “A PARENTS' GUIDE TO THE TREATMENT OF CLEFT LIP AND PALATE” / "‘n OUER-HANDELING VIR DIE BEHANDELING VAN ‘n GESPLETE LIP ENVERHEMELTE" / ISIKHOKELO KUBAZALI NGONYANGO LOMLEBE OCANDEKILEYO NENKALAKAHLA EVULEKILEYO. © Haydn Bellardie 2006. |
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