Allergic Rhinitis Could Lead to Hearing Impairment in Children, Teens

Summary: Kids and teens with seasonal allergies might actually be losing their hearing. A new study looked at teenagers aged 12 to 18 with allergic rhinitis (severe allergies) and compared them to healthy kids. The researchers found that the teens with allergies had a harder time hearing high-pitched sounds. They also struggled to understand speech when there was background noise. Doctors say parents should keep a close eye on their child's hearing if they have bad allergies. Catching this hidden hearing loss early can help protect their quality of life!

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