{"id":2060,"date":"2022-09-28T20:58:20","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T00:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chelmsfordhearinggroup.com\/?p=2060"},"modified":"2022-09-28T20:58:22","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T00:58:22","slug":"what-causes-temporary-hearing-loss-in-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/massachusettshearinggroup.com\/what-causes-temporary-hearing-loss-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Temporary Hearing Loss in Children?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If it seems as though your child is struggling to hear you over dinner at home or when out playing at Friendship Park<\/a>, you may understandably feel concerned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While permanent hearing issues are possible, there are also several conditions that cause temporary hearing loss<\/a> in children. Once these issues are treated, your child\u2019s hearing should return to normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ear Infections and Hearing Loss <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Ear infections are a common problem in young children, mainly because the smaller size of their ears makes it more likely that fluid will build up in the middle ear. Research shows that five out of six children will have at least one ear infection<\/a> by the time they reach their third birthday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fluid buildup from the infection can cause muffled hearing or temporary hearing loss. Additionally, if your child has an ear infection, they may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n