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1
Q

What happens audiologically in children with craniofacial abnormalities from Birth to 3 years?

A

An increase incidence of audiologic problems

(Actual # depends on age, criteria for loss, and type
of identification tool used)

2
Q

What type of Hearing Loss tends to be seen in children with craniofacial abnormalities?

(2)

A

Bilateral

Conductive

3
Q

What are 3 Outer Ear Pathologies that may be seen in children with craniofacial abnormalities?

A

Microtia

Anotia (rare)

Atresia

4
Q

What is Microtia?

A

Abnormally small ears

5
Q

Which does Microtia affect more: the left ear or the right?

A

Right

6
Q

Who does Microtia affect more: males or females?

A

Males

7
Q

What is Anotia?

A

The absence of an external ear

8
Q

What is Atresia?

A

Closed external ear

9
Q

What kind of covering may be seen in Atresia?

A

Membranous covering

Osseous covering

10
Q

What is the difference between I-IV in ear abnormalities?

A

I = least severe

IV = most severe

11
Q

What are two types of Middle Ear Pathologies that may be seen in individuals with craniofacial abnormalities?

A

Ossicular abnormalities

Eustachian tube malformation

12
Q

What are the two types of Ossicular Abnormalities?

A

Fixations

Discontinuities

13
Q

What are Fixations (Ossicular Abnormality)?

A

One or more ossicles are attached and are unable to move appropriately

14
Q

What are Discontinuities (Ossicular Abnormality)?

A

Abnormal disconnection of ossicles

15
Q

What is the result of Eustachian Tube Malformation?

A

Chronic otitis media

16
Q

What are the two major causes of Eustachian Tube Malformation?

A

Obstruction (allergies, adenoids, etc.)

Dysfunction

17
Q

What are the two types of treatment for Middle Ear Pathologies?

A

Medical (antibotics, antihistamines, decongestants, etc.)

Surgical (PE tubes, adenoidectomy, etc.)