{"id":30606,"date":"2022-11-23T18:26:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T23:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pentadocs.fm1.dev\/?p=30606"},"modified":"2023-01-18T18:28:59","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T23:28:59","slug":"managing-chronic-ear-infections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/managing-chronic-ear-infections\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Chronic Ear Infections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ear infections are a common condition, especially in small children. While the occasional infection is usually nothing to worry about, if the infection keeps coming back, it has the potential to lead to more serious health consequences, including hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Link Between Chronic Ear Infections and Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Symptoms of an ear infection can include ear pain, pressure, fever and temporary hearing loss from fluid buildup. As the infection clears, hearing will return to normal. However, studies have shown that chronic ear infections may increase your risk of developing permanent hearing problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Researchers examining the connection between chronic ear infections and hearing loss administered hearing tests to 123 patients with unilateral chronic otitis media. They found a highly significant association<\/a> between chronic ear infections and sensorineural hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Problems Associated With Chronic Ear Infections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to permanent hearing loss, other risk factors include a ruptured eardrum as well as the development of a cholesteatoma. This is an abnormal skin growth in the middle ear just behind the eardrum. As the mass increases, it can damage the bones of the middle ear and lead to hearing loss and infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treating Chronic Ear Infections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to treating chronic ear infections, much of it depends on the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n