Hearing management

The end of deafness?
With the latest technology no deaf child needs to remain captive in a world of silence. See what options are now available to help your child.

Hearing impairment identified too late
The average age at which children with a hearing loss are identified is two years and four months. In some cases it can be as late as six years. This week is Deaf Awareness Week.

Children: common causes of deafness
In most cases permanent deafness is hereditary. Take a look at some of the other most common causes of deafness in children.

The new Widex REAL
Widex is proud to announce an affordable, state-of-the art hearing aid that does not compromise sound or comfort.

Maternal education key in fight against childhood hearing loss
Every day close to 2 000 babies are either born with or will acquire permanent hearing loss within the first few weeks of life.

Can your child hear you?
Some health problems in infants can be tricky to spot. Deafness is one of them.

Are grommets worth the trouble?
Between the ages of six months and two years, many kids go through repeated cycles of ear infections that can cause pain, fever and hearing loss - either temporary or permanent.

Prevent infection of the middle ear
Infection of the middle ear is one of the most common preventable causes of deafness, and children are particularly prone to it. Here's how to prevent it.

Ear infection can disrupt a child’s life
Has your child had ongoing problems with ear infection? If so she is not alone; a number of children suffer from this problem.