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Your Ears for Kids
Now hear this! Here's an article about ears. Find out how your amazing ears do their amazing job.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Going to the Audiologist for Kids
When a kid has trouble hearing, an audiologist can help. That's a person specially trained to understand how hearing works and to help kids who don't hear normally.