Hearing Loss After Birth (Acquired Hearing Loss)

Acquired hearing loss is a hearing loss that appears after birth. The hearing loss can occur at any time in one's life, as a result of an illness or injury. The following are examples of conditions that can cause acquired hearing loss in children:

More information on this topic can be found in our Audiology Information Series [PDF].

• Ear infections (very common in children)
• Medications that are toxic to the ear
• Meningitis
• Measles
• Encephalitis
• Chicken pox
• Flu
• Mumps
• Head injury
• Noise exposure