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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.

• Encephalitis for Parents

  
  

  Encephalitis is a rare brain inflammation caused by a virus. The best way to avoid encephalitis is to prevent the illnesses that may lead to it.

• Balance Disorders for Parents

  
  

  Most kids stumble and fall from time to time, but a child who often loses their balance might have a balance disorder.

• Ototoxicity (Ear Poisoning) for Parents

  
  

  Ototoxicity is when a person develops hearing or balance problems. Learn about this side effect of taking certain medicines.

• When a Loved One Dies: How to Help Your Child for Parents

  
  

  When a loved one dies, children feel and show their grief in different ways. Here are some tips for parents on supporting kids through a loss.

• A to Z: Impacted Cerumen for Parents

  
  

  Learn more about imnpacted earwax build-up, which can cause temporary hearing loss and ear pain.

• Insulin Resistance for Parents

  
  

  Insulin resistance happens when the body does not respond properly to insulin. It can can raise a child's risk for type 2 diabetes and other health problems.

• Health Care Providers: Audiologists for Parents

  
  

  An audiologist is a health care professional who studies and treats hearing and balance problems.

• 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.

• Ear Anomalies for Parents

  
  

  An ear anomaly is when the size or shape of the outer, middle, or inner ear is different than usual. It can change how the ear looks and how a child hears.