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  • What Is an Ear Infection? for Kids


    A middle ear infection happens when germs like bacteria and viruses get in your middle ear and cause trouble. Read this article to find out more.

  • Your Ears for Kids


    Now hear this! Here's an article about ears. Find out how your amazing ears do their amazing job.

  • Ears for Parents


    Hearing may be the ears' main job, but it's not all they do. Learn all about the ears in this Body Basics article.

  • Cholesteatoma for Parents


    A cholesteatoma is a growth behind the eardrum that can damage the bones of the middle ear. Treating it can help prevent hearing loss.

  • What's a Tympanogram? for Kids


    Tympanic membrane is the fancy name for eardrum, so when a doctor wants to find out how your eardrum is working, they may get a tympanogram.

  • Ears for Teens


    Hearing is their main job, but it's not all your ears do. Find out all about them in this body basics article for teens.

  • A to Z: Hearing Loss, Conductive for Parents


    Learn about causes of hearing loss and conditions that can affect the outer ear and middle ear.

  • Health Care Providers: Otolaryngologists for Parents


    An otolaryngologist, often called an ENT, is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, prevents, and treats diseases and conditions of the ear, nose, and throat.

  • Swimmer's Ear (Otitis Externa) for Parents


    Swimmer's ear is an infection of the ear canal caused by many types of bacteria or fungi. Find out how to prevent it.

  • Hearing Tests for Parents


    Hearing problems can be overcome if they're caught early, so it's important to get your child's hearing screened early and checked regularly.