The other main type of hearing loss is called sensorineural hearing loss . In this case, inner ear or the hearing nerve itself is damaged. Audiologists often recommend a hearing aid for this type of loss. A child can also have a mixed hearing loss , which is a combination of conductive hearing loss and sensorineural hearing loss. In most cases, ear infections are treated with antibiotics.
Ear infections can cause fluid to build up in the child's middle ear.
This fluid can block sound and keep it from being carried through the ear. Some children have only mild ear infections, while other children have many ear infections that last for long periods of time. Note that sometimes fluid can remain in the middle ear even after the ear infection is gone. Symptoms may include fever and ear pain. If your child shows these symptoms, call your pediatrician.