It’s hard to see your little one so miserable. The crying, pain, and pulling at the ears are signs that your child may have an ear infection. But much more is at stake than just their hearing. You want your child to communicate clearly, do well in school, and take advantage of the wonderful opportunities […]
lmost every parent knows the stress and anxiety that occurs when your child has an ear infection. It seems like these chronic infections are almost a rite of passage during childhood. While there are several treatments for children who have chronic ear infections, including ear tubes, you may be wondering: Why do children get so […]
Ear infections are common and painful. They seem to happen over and over, particularly in children. In fact, ear infections are the second most common childhood illness in the United States. These infections (“otitis media”) are caused when fluid behind the eardrum is unable to drain, trapping bacteria and viruses. Most children will have at least one ear […]
You’re relaxing at home, listening to your favorite podcast, when an unusual sound grabs your attention: Snap! Pop! Crackle! You’re startled to realize the sounds are coming from your ear. While a crackling sound in your ear isn’t necessarily a common situation, we have had patients report it before. If you’re experiencing this symptom, we’ll outline […]
In This Article: Updated January 2024 There’s nothing sweeter than the voice of someone you love. But when it becomes difficult to hear, that simple joy is taken away, replaced by frustration, isolation, and—as recent studies show—an increased chance of developing dementia. Do hearing aids prevent dementia? In many ways, healthy hearing can also help […]
From family vacations at the lake to a relaxing afternoon on the beach, summer is a perfect time for fun, excitement and a good break from the daily grind of your regular schedule. But summer also brings challenges. Allergies are in full bloom. Swimming in pools, lakes, and the ocean can cause water-logged ears that require […]
When someone speaks to you, do you have difficulty understanding them because the sound is muffled? Perhaps this is accompanied by a pain in your ear. You may be surprised to learn that the problem may not be with the ear itself, but with the eustachian tube. Maybe you’ve never heard of the eustachian tube, […]
TONSILLITIS AND ADENOID INFECTION IN CHILDREN Tonsils and adenoids are masses of lymphoid tissue in the throat and nose. Tonsils are the two lumps located on the sides of the back of the throat and are visible through the mouth, while adenoids are located high in the throat at the back of the nose, above […]
EAR INFECTIONS IN CHILDREN Otitis media, otherwise known as a middle ear infection, is the most frequent pediatric illness treated by otolaryngologists, occurring in three out of four children by the time they are three years old. A common ailment, an ear infection can be much more serious if it reaches nearby structures in the […]
HEARING DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN What are the developmental milestones of hearing? A typical baby will pass through a series of developmental milestones that let both parents and doctors know that the baby can hear – see the page on hearing development in infants. The cooing and babbling that a baby produces also serves a developmental […]