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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.

  • 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.

  • Microtia for Parents


    Microtia is when the outside part of the ear smaller than normal and, sometimes, misshapen. Children with microtia usually have normal hearing. If needed, treatments can reshape the ear.

  • Anotia for Parents


    Anotia is when a baby’s ear doesn’t form normally, so the baby is born with the outer part of their ear missing.

  • 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.

  • Cochlear Implants for Parents


    Cochlear implants can help many kids with severe hearing loss. Find out how they work and who can get them.

  • Dealing With Earwax (Cerumen) for Parents


    Earwax helps protect the eardrum and fight infection. Parents shouldn't attempt to remove earwax at home, as doing so risks damage to the ear canal and, possibly, a child's hearing.

  • Earbuds for Teens


    Earbuds are basically a tiny pair of speakers that go inside the ears. They're fine at low volumes, but they can cause permanent hearing loss if not used properly. Find out what's safe (and not) in this article for teens.

  • Ear Pits for Parents


    An ear pit is a small opening (about the size of a pinhead) in front of the ear. They're common and usually don’t cause problems or need treatment.

  • What Does Hearing Loss Mean? for Kids


    Hearing loss happens when one or more parts of your ears don't work and you can't hear perfectly.

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