Mild Bilateral and Unilateral Hearing Loss in Childhood

Abstract

MBUHL constitutes almost half of childhood hearing loss. UNHS has lowered age of confirmation of MBUHL by 4 to 5 years. Delay to amplification suggests uncertainty of the benefit of intervening early for these losses. Further research is required to determine the effects of early-identified MBUHL on children's development and to document the benefits of early amplification.