RE: Question about hearing loss

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HI Kim

You will find for the first few years or

so your son may have some hearing loss due to ear infections and this is

because kids with DS ear canals are so small the fluid does not drain properly

and can cause an infection. Tubes will help if Will does get too many

infections. Also for my two sons ear wax was another cause of hearing loss. I

did not always go to the ENT to have it cleaned out only because my sons had so

many different appointments. The wax would eventually pass, I also found each

time the doctor checked their ears the wax would usually come out that evening.

I know you son is very young and is just nursing but one thing to keep in mind

as he gets older and starts on a more things to eat, is when he gets a cold stay

away from all dairy products until he is over his cold. Dairy creates build up

of mucus which in turn can cause infections and lots of runny noses.

Congratulations on your little guy and

that is awesome he passed hearing test at birth. I would not worry too much

about his hearing unless you see something is wrong.

Enjoy your new son

Take Care

Caroline Mom to Neil and 18 year old

identical twins both who happen to also share DS

From snowy BC

From:

Multiples-DS

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On Behalf Of kimsoroko

Sent: January-16-12 10:51 AM

To: Multiples-DS

Subject: Question

about hearing loss

Hi everyone,

I recently read an article about hearing loss in children with DS and was

shocked to discover that possibly 80 percent of individuals have some hearing

loss often from middle ear infections. I'd be interested to know how you have

dealt with this. I've been reading that cleanings by an ENT specialist every 3

months is a good idea and other places say every 9 months. Just trying to sort

through all the information and wondering if anyone could offer any advice or

share their particular experience.

Will is now 3 months old and he passed the hearing test at birth...just don't

want to miss anything.

Thank you!

Kim

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[Guest guest]

Thank you, Caroline!Sent from my iPad

HI Kim

You will find for the first few years or

so your son may have some hearing loss due to ear infections and this is

because kids with DS ear canals are so small the fluid does not drain properly

and can cause an infection. Tubes will help if Will does get too many

infections. Also for my two sons ear wax was another cause of hearing loss. I

did not always go to the ENT to have it cleaned out only because my sons had so

many different appointments. The wax would eventually pass, I also found each

time the doctor checked their ears the wax would usually come out that evening.

I know you son is very young and is just nursing but one thing to keep in mind

as he gets older and starts on a more things to eat, is when he gets a cold stay

away from all dairy products until he is over his cold. Dairy creates build up

of mucus which in turn can cause infections and lots of runny noses.

Congratulations on your little guy and

that is awesome he passed hearing test at birth. I would not worry too much

about his hearing unless you see something is wrong.

Enjoy your new son

Take Care

Caroline Mom to Neil and 18 year old

identical twins both who happen to also share DS

From snowy BC

From:

Multiples-DS

[mailto:Multiples-DS ]

On Behalf Of kimsoroko

Sent: January-16-12 10:51 AM

To: Multiples-DS

Subject: Question

about hearing loss

Hi everyone,

I recently read an article about hearing loss in children with DS and was

shocked to discover that possibly 80 percent of individuals have some hearing

loss often from middle ear infections. I'd be interested to know how you have

dealt with this. I've been reading that cleanings by an ENT specialist every 3

months is a good idea and other places say every 9 months. Just trying to sort

through all the information and wondering if anyone could offer any advice or

share their particular experience.

Will is now 3 months old and he passed the hearing test at birth...just don't

want to miss anything.

Thank you!

Kim

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align=center>

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Checked by AVG - www.avg.com

Version: 10.0.1416 / Virus Database: 2109/4147 - Release Date: 01/16/12