CHILD’S DISORDERS: HALITOSIS (BAD BREATH) AND HEARING AIDS

HALITOSIS (BAD BREATH)

Cause

There are many possible causes for breath which has an unpleasant smell, including throat or mouth infections, blocked nose or sinusitis, gum disease (gingivitis), and tooth decay or abcesses.

Treatment

Treatment of the specific cause should help to alleviate bad breath. Use of an antibacterial mouthwash, and attention to dental hygiene are also important factors.

HEARING AIDS

Children who have moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss are usually fitted with a hearing aid. This is to amplify any hearing capability that still exists.

Hearing aids are available free of charge from Australian Hearing Services (formerly called the National Acoustic Laboratories), administered by the Commonwealth Government. There are centres throughout Australia. In addition to performing hearing tests, they also fit, maintain and service hearing aids. Your specialist will be able to organize the logistics of having a hearing aid fitted, as well as the education and counselling for families which are an important part of the process.

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