Podcast

One of the most common secondary infections caused by the common cold is a middle ear infection. In this episode we talk about middle ear infections and also touch briefly on swimmers ear and middle ear effusions. In this episode you will learn:

• Normal ear anatomy
• What is an ear effusion
• Does swimming or bathing cause an ear infection?
• What is the difference between swimmers ear and an ear infection?
• What causes an ear infection
• What are the signs and symptoms of an ear infection
• The most common age group affected by ear infections
• How can we protect kids from ear infections
• What to do if you suspect an ear infection in the middle of the night
• How to provide pain control to your child from an ear infection
• What is watchful waiting and how do we effectively use it to treat an ear infection?
• Perforated ear drums
• Flying with an ear infection or cold
• When should we consider an ENT referral, what are ear tubes, and when should we consider an ENT referral to discuss ear tubes?

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