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… Condition Basics What is an ear infection (otitis media)? An ear infection is an infection of the middle ear … the nose and throat are trapped there. Ear infections happen mostly to young children. …
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… Overview If a child has repeat ear infections (three or more ear infections in a 6-month period or four in 1 …
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… Overview Complications from ear infections are rare. But some problems that can … and understand speech if they have repeat ear infections. Rupture of the eardrum. If …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Ear Problems: Should My Child Be Treated for Fluid Buildup in the Middle Ear? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … improve hearing, and prevent repeat ear infections. These tubes stay in place for 6 to …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Swimmer's ear (otitis externa) is a painful inflammation and infection of the ear canal . It causes the ear canal to look red … include: Pain deep in the ear. (External ear infections may itch or hurt in the outer part …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Ear Infection: Should I Give My Child … the facts Your options Wait and see if the ear infection clears up on its own. Give your … for children 6 months and older. Most ear infections clear up on their own. Antibiotics …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Ear pain in children may be a sign of an … in the space behind the eardrum (middle ear). Ear infections ( otitis media ) most often occur …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Ear problems may be caused by many different health problems. But ear pain at any age may be a symptom of: Infection of the middle ear ( acute otitis media ). Inflammation or …
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… Surgery Overview Ear tubes are plastic and shaped like a hollow … suggest tubes for children who have repeat ear infections or when fluid stays behind the …
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… Objects (foreign bodies) inserted into the ear usually do not cause much damage. But … that are inserted with force can damage the ear canal or pierce the eardrum. Problems with objects in the ear most often occur in children younger than …