Infants who do not pass the hearing but are sometimes frightened are recommended to have a hearing recheck.
The result of hearing test for infants may be inaccurate due to factors such as uncooperative babies, high secretion in the ear canal, loud environmental sounds, etc. If a baby fails a hearing test, a definitive diagnosis of hearing impairment cannot be made and it is recommended to go to a pediatric hearing diagnostic center for a more detailed examination (e.g., middle ear test, cochlear test, etc.).
Parents should pay attention to the fact that babies do not pass the hearing test but sometimes have a startle response, especially when it is caused by sound. Parents should pay attention to the baby’s response to sound and review the test on time, and if there is a definite hearing impairment, active treatment is needed.