Children as young as 12 months old, with profound hearing loss, are benefiting from cochlear implant surgery.

Pulmonary Function Test is a noninvasive investigation done with an equipment called Spirometer. This test evaluates the efficiency of the lung. Lung volumes and capacities are measured. It may be necessary as part of pre-anesthetic evaluation prior to undergoing surgery under general anesthesia. It is also useful to diagnose lung disease and monitor the response to treatment.