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