ear infections and grommets

[Traveller]

My boytwin had no ear infections, but he did fail all his hearing tests and was diagnosed moderately deaf at aged 5 months. At 15 months he had grommets inserted to see if it helped, and they did another hearing test under GA. They discovered he was not deaf at all (the day I handed back the hearing aids was so wonderful) but he had very severe glue ear. Within the next week after he op he also learned how to stand on his own and walk, so there was obvious effects on his balance too

Basically what I am saying is don't underestimate the effect grommets can have. If you are worried push for a referral and go private for your first referral if you need to, they can they refer you back to the public system for the operation once the problem is diagnosed. In the interim perhaps try chiropractic care, as this can have some good success with ear infections.

[Isadora]

Traveller, what a great outcome. I can just imagine your happiness in handing back the hearing aids. I'm glad your DS is doing well now.