Abstract
Objective: To assess degree, type and cause of hearing loss in children under 12 years of age in preschool for hearing impaired children.
 Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out in children of integrated preschool for hearing impaired children (IPSHIC) of SAHIC, Mohakhali, Dhaka, from September 2010 to March 2011. 50 deaf children were included with age 3-12 years and clinically detected hearing impairment. Data were collected by detailed history, clinical examination and audiometric findings and result were expressed in table form.
 Results: Most of the children presented with bilateral profound hearing loss and majority of patients presented with sensorineural type of hearing loss. Family history positive in 36% cases and consanguineous marriage were found in 34%.Commonest causes of deafness was infection.
 Conclusion: Early detection with universal neonatal screening should be practiced in our country and early rehabilitation reveals better out come.
 Bangladesh J Otorhinolaryngol; April 2016; 22(1): 36-39
Highlights
Childhood deafness is still a special problem in our country in terms of assessment and rehabilitation
Exclusion Criteria: Age 12 years Data were collected by detailed history, clinical examination and audiometric findings and result were expressed in table form
In this study 50 deaf children aged below 12 years, were studied cross sectionally after taking relevant history, clinical examination and investigations
Summary
Childhood deafness is still a special problem in our country in terms of assessment and rehabilitation. A deaf child cannot speak or develop speech as he or she cannot hear. Children do not complain of impaired hearing and even parents and careers are known to be unaware of the deficit in at least 30% of affected children[1]. A partially hearing child may have defective speech and perform poor in school and be leveled as mentally retarded. Early identification of hearing loss is desirable to optimize rehabilitation
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