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  • What Are Eardrums? for Kids


    Your eardrum is a really important part of your ear.

  • Eardrum Injuries for Parents


    A "popped" eardrum is more than just painful - it can sometimes lead to hearing loss. Learn about ruptured eardrums and how to prevent them.

  • Eardrum Injuries for Teens


    Perforated eardrums can really hurt. And if you can't hear as well as usual, they can be scary. The good news is, most people who have them get all their hearing back eventually.

  • A to Z: Eardrum, Perforated for Parents


    A perforated (or ruptured) eardrum is a hole in the eardrum caused by injury or infection.

  • Senses Experiment: Model Eardrum for Kids


    How does the eardrum work? Find out by trying this experiment.

  • Tympanoplasty for Parents


    Tympanoplasty is a surgery to repair a hole in the eardrum that doesn’t close on its own. It can improve hearing and prevent water from getting into the middle ear.

  • Ear Tube Surgery for Parents


    Many kids get middle ear infections (otitis media). Doctors may suggest ear tube surgery for those with multiple infections or a hearing loss or speech delay.

  • Middle Ear Infections (Otitis Media) for Parents


    Ear infections are common among kids and, often, painful. Find out what causes them and how they're treated.

  • Ear Injuries for Parents


    Ear injuries not only can affect a child's hearing, but sense of balance too. That's because our ears also help keep us steady on our feet.

  • 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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