{"id":3065,"date":"2019-01-04T14:03:36","date_gmt":"2019-01-04T19:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/?p=3065"},"modified":"2023-12-05T17:50:38","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T22:50:38","slug":"how-to-prevent-ear-infections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/how-to-prevent-ear-infections\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Ear Infections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ear infections<\/strong> 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\u2019s office never rank highly on lists of \u201cfavorite things to do,\u201d so preventing ear infections can keep everybody happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Children Are Prone to Ear Infections<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Anybody can develop an ear infection<\/a>, 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 \u2013 the Eustachian tube \u2013 is smaller and more horizontal than that of adults\u2019, and therefore prone inflammation and swelling, which can prevent fluids from draining normally and lead to ear infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children\u2019s\u2019 tonsils<\/a> and adenoids have the opposite problem: they are larger than those of grownups\u2019 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minimizing the Risk of Ear Infections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There isn\u2019t much you can do about your child\u2019s 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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n