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Earaches and Ear Infections

Review some of the common illnesses that can cause a child to have an earache or ear pain, including middle ear infections and swimmer's ear.
Ear Infections
Ear infections are common in children and can cause symptoms of ear pain, fever, trouble sleeping and irritability. Learn about treatments for acute otitis media, otitis media with effusion (fluid), and how ear infections can affect hearing and language learning.
Ear Infection Treatment Guidelines
New guidelines can help you to decide what will be the best treatment for your child with an ear infection.
Swimmer's Ear
Learn how to prevent and treat children with Swimmer's Ear.
Tinnitus
Review what might cause a child to have a ringing sound in his ear.
Swimmer's Ear - ADAM Health Encyclopedia
Swimmer's ear is an inflammation, irritation, or infection of the outer ear and ear canal. Learn about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of kids with swimmer's ear.
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