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Hearing Aids Transform Young Boy's World
30 Jan
Summary
- Hearing aids fitted at eight months old dramatically improved a child's life.
- Early screening prevented long waits for treatment of glue ears.
- Thousands of children face lengthy waits for ENT treatment.
A young boy's life was significantly altered at eight months old with the fitting of hearing aids, marking a "big day" that "changed his life." These devices enable him to engage with the world by hearing, though it's described as an "artificial way" where all sounds are amplified. His brain requires extra effort to process these sounds.
Consistently wearing the aids has made them an integral part of his daily routine. Furthermore, early screening facilitated the fitting of vents within months to address "glue ears," circumventing lengthy waiting lists.
This contrasts with the current situation for many, where over 4,000 children are on a paediatric waiting list for Ear, Nose, and Throat services, facing an average wait of 18 months, according to recent Department of Health figures.
