Recurrent Ear Infections
Many children suffer recurrent infections of the middle ear, a condition also known as otitis media (OM).
What are the symptoms of recurrent ear infections?
Ear infections can cause irritability, difficulty sleeping, runny nose, fever, fluid draining from the ear, loss of balance, mild to severe ear pain, and hearing difficulty. Untreated infections can cause permanent hearing impairment and can also spread to other parts of the head, including the brain. Frequent or persistent ear infections in children can reduce their hearing when normal hearing is critical for speech and language development.
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