Audiology Centre
Dr. Nadeem Mukhtar & Associates
Keeping in view the great need for better Audiological facilities in the country, Audiology Centre was established to improve the quality of life for the deaf and hard of hearing people. We understand the vital role of communication in our day-to-day living, and hearing is the most basic way we communicate. It’s through our hearing, that we enjoy laughter, and conversations with our friends and family.
Established since 1999, Audiology Centre has provided hearing health care services to individuals of all ages and abilities, in Pakistan.
Cochlear Implant programme was also started successfully in August 2000, which is providing benefits and services to many patients.
As a family with a child recently diagnosed with hearing loss, you will find yourself faced with many challenging decisions about your child's hearing impairment and treatment of their hearing loss. Perhaps one of the first challenges you may face is deciding what amplification system would be most appropriate for your child. This booklet is designed to give you some basic information about hearing loss. The effects of your child's hearing loss on the sounds he is able to hear are discussed. Possible amplification options are reviewed. This booklet aims to serve as an initial aid as you embark on a new pathway with your child. We hope it provides you with some useful information and assists you in making the best decision for your child.
WHAT IS OTITIS MEDIA?
Otitis media with effusion usually known as glue ear is the most common cause of temporary hearing problems in babies and young children. It is usually caused by bacterial or viral infections affecting the upper respiratory tract, problems with the tonsils and adenoids, allergies, or genetic conditions. Inflammation occurs when bacteria becomes trapped in the Eustachian Tube or Middle Ear cavity. The inflammation may cause mucous to be secreted into the middle ear. Sometimes, the fluid becomes trapped behind the eardrum, in the middle ear cavity, in a condition known as otitis media with effusion or more commonly, “glue ear”. The pressure from the fluid buildup may cause the eardrum to rupture and the fluid to discharge from the ear canal.