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Dear Dr
My 11yr old daughter has first had the symptoms of mumps(swelling of glands)on 20/3/09 and started getting a ringing & some loss of hearing in her right ear on 23/03/09. She occassionally gets some dizziness followed by vomiting. She has described the feeling in the ear as muffled and like come down in an aeroplane. She still has some swelling in the face but not to the extent that it was before. I have been letting her steam with some albas oil and then holding her nose to blow gently to see if this will release some of the pressure. Is this temporary and is there anything else i can do??Cathy
Hi Cathy,
Mumps is a viral infection which can spread to the auditory apparatus. With your daughter's symptoms, you need to consult an ear specialist immediately to assess the damage and find an appropriate treatment. Without proper diagnoses and treatment, the loss may become permanent.
Hope this helps.
Harriet B. Jacobster, AuD
Board Certified in Audiology
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Harriet B Jacobster, Au.D.
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I am a Board Certified Doctor of Audiology with 25 years of experience. I can answer questions regarding hearing loss, both general and specific, dizziness and vertigo, auditory processing disorders, hearing aids, aural rehabilitation as well as specialized audiologic testing, i.e., Auditory Brainstem Response, VideoNystagmography, Otoacoutic Emissions. I have worked with both pediatric and adult populations. Because of my extensive musical background, I am able to respond to questions regarding the special needs of musicians.
Experience
I have been an audiologist for over 25 years with a specialty in electrophysiology of the auditory and vestibular systems and pediatric evaluations. I currently work in my private consulting practice providing services to nursing homes and schools. My Doctoral research was on specialized techniques in Auditory Brainstem Responses.
Organizations
American Academy of Audiology, -
American Speech Language Hearing Association, -
Hearing Loss Association of America
Education/Credentials
Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology), Nova Southeastern University, 2000.
Board Certified Doctor of Audiology (American Board of Audiology)
Certificate in Audiology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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