Pediatric Audiology at K+31: Caring for Your Child's Hearing
Hearing is one of the most important channels for a child's understanding of the world. Speech development, academic performance, social skills, and overall quality of life directly depend on its condition. In the otolaryngology department at K+31, a pediatric audiologist is available—a physician specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of hearing impairments in children of all ages.
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Modern objective hearing diagnostics
At the K+31 Clinic, we use the Neurosoft hardware and software system (Neuro-Audio series) for examining children—the latest equipment for objective audiology. This means the results are independent of the patient's age, mood, or desires. They don't need to say "hear or not," press a button, or raise their hand.
The device allows for the following tests:
1. EOAE - recorded evoked otoacoustic emission
A quick screening test that shows whether the cochlea of the inner ear is functioning. Often used for newborns and infants in the first months of life.
2. ABR - short-latency auditory evoked potentials
Registration of the electrical activity of the auditory nerve and brainstem in response to a sound signal. The study is conducted:
- Using one or two channels
- With air and bone conduction assessment
- Using modern Chirp stimuli for more accurate responses
The system automatically evaluates the presence of a response and determines hearing thresholds. This is an indispensable method for diagnosing sensorineural hearing loss in children of any age.
3. ASSR-test – steady-state auditory evoked potentials
The test allows for simultaneous testing of multiple frequencies (Multi-ASSR). Automatic detection of hearing thresholds significantly speeds up diagnostics—this is especially important when working with children.
Advantages of Neuro-Audio equipment in K+31:
- Objectivity and accuracy — The child can sleep or be awake, lying with their eyes closed: the device will automatically detect the brain's response to sound.
- Works without a shielded chamber — The study is conducted in a regular, quiet room, which reduces stress for the child and parents.
- Automatic analysis — The program automatically evaluates the presence of a response and calculates the hearing threshold, minimizing the human factor.
- Two-channel ABR recording — allows for simultaneous assessment of each ear
- Chirp stimulus — a special signal that improves the clarity of responses and reduces examination time
- Work under sedation (medication-induced sleep) — for hyperactive, anxious, or highly sensitive children, the examination can be performed under the supervision of an anesthesiologist in the K+31 day hospital setting. The child is asleep, and the doctor receives a complete and reliable picture of the child's hearing status.
From diagnosis to treatment
At the initial appointment, pediatric audiologist K+31:
- Questions parents in detail about the child's development, past illnesses, and family history of hearing loss.
- Conducts an otological examination (outer ear, eardrum).
- Conducts screening tests if possible.
- If hearing loss is suspected, prescribes a Neuro-Audio diagnostic test.
Based on the results, the doctor provides a detailed conclusion. Further treatment may include:
- Drug therapy (for conductive hearing loss, post-otitis conditions)
- Hearing aid selection and fitting
- Referral for cochlear implantation (for severe hearing loss)
- Consultations with related specialists: teacher of the deaf, speech therapist, neurologist
Our Capabilities
K+31 employs a multidisciplinary team: a pediatric audiologist, a pediatrician, a neurologist, and an anesthesiologist. We support your child through every stage—from initial diagnosis to hearing aid fittings and rehabilitation.
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When is a consultation with a pediatric audiologist necessary?
You should consult a specialist if you notice the following signs in your child:
Early diagnosis of hearing loss helps prevent delays in speech and intellectual development. Even mild hearing loss, if not detected in time, can lead to difficulties with learning and communication.