Glue ear, a blockage of the ears following a bout of the common cold, is one of the causes of mild hearing loss in children. The hearing loss may cause the child to become distracted, naughty and even aggressive as a result of not hearing properly. As adults we know how uncomfortable and annoying it feels to have blocked ears.

It is important to check your child’s hearing, especially before starting school, as a mild hearing loss may lead to speech and language delays as well as learning difficulties.