Abstract
Objectives: Brainstem evoked response audiometry (BERA) is a non-invasive tool which is used to assess the early hearing loss in children. The objectives of the study were to find out the age-wise distribution and type of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) diagnosed in paediatric population. Methods: The present hospital based prospective study conducted on 4o children suffering from sensorineural hearing loss. Age wise distribution and type of sensorineural hearing loss was assessed in these children using brainstem evoked response audiometry. Results: Out of 40 children studied most of the patients (55%) belongs to 1-5 years age group.16 patients (40%) belong to 6-11 years age group.0nly 2 patients (5%) were observed in 12 years age group. Out of 40 children, 20% presented with Retro cochlear type (8 children) and 80% presented with Cochlear type (32 children) of sensorineural hearing loss
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