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Posted on January 4, 2019
EarEar infections are one of the most common childhood ailments in Kennett Square; in fact, more kids visit the doctor for ear infections than any other reason. We want our children to be happy and healthy, and unexpected trips to the doctor’s office never rank highly on lists of “favorite things to do,” so preventing ear infections can keep everybody happy.
Anybody can develop an ear infection, but they are far more prevalent in children, especially those under the age of six. We can blame this on anatomy: kids are still growing, and so are their organs. One of these – the Eustachian tube – is smaller and more horizontal than that of adults’, and therefore prone inflammation and swelling, which can prevent fluids from draining normally and lead to ear infections.
Children’s’ tonsils and adenoids have the opposite problem: they are larger than those of grownups’ and frequently come into contact with germs and viruses that cause swelling and inflammation. This results in a similar buildup of fluids that can also lead to infection.
There isn’t much you can do about your child’s anatomy; rest assured that they will eventually grow up, and ear infections will become far less common. In the meantime, the following tips can help minimize their risk for ear infections:
Your Kennett Square ENT doctor is always happy to share additional tips on preventing ear infections and keeping your kids healthy.
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