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Glue Ear in Children: Signs Parents Often Miss

Review pending: Dr. Yasmin

Anatomy of the middle ear
Anatomy of the middle ear.

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Glue ear is fluid behind the eardrum that can cause temporary hearing difficulty. A child may turn up the television, ask for repetition or seem inattentive without complaining of ear pain.

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Why the signs can be easy to miss

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Glue ear is different from a painful infection

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Monitoring and treatment options

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Help your child while awaiting assessment

Sources and further reading

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