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Ear Problems in Children

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Ear infection is the most commonly diagnosed bacterial infection in children younger than age 7. By that age, approximately 93% of children in the United States have had at least one ear infection and 75% have had recurrent ear infections.

In this section, you’ll learn about ear problems including infections, ear aches and hearing loss.

  • Ear Problems, Age 11 and younger

  • Ear Problems, Age 12 and older

  • Ear Infections

  • Ear Wax

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The ENT Department of PAMF

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