Delaware Modern Pediatrics Blog

It’s not just “selective hearing!”  True hearing loss in teenagers has become 30% more common. A survey performed back in 1988-94 found that 15% of American teens suffered hearing loss, even if slight.  Bu a repeat study in 2005-6 showed that the percentage has risen to almost 20%, a 1/3 increase. Hearing loss is 50% [...]

Q:  Are there any concerns about young children listening to music with headphones frequently? Is there any chance of hearing damage? A:  Absolutely.  Headphones pose a risk of hearing damage for children; this is an important issue.  Several recent news reports have spotlighted cases of permanent hearing damage in older adults due to their listening [...]