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Temporary hearing reduction

Conductive hearing loss occurs when sound is blocked or reduced as it travels through the outer or middle ear.

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Ear infection in babies signs

Ear infection in babies signs

Why baby ear infection signs can be subtle Most baby ear infections involve inflammation behind the eardrum, often after a cold or other upper respiratory infection. Swelling in the nose and throat can affect the eustachian tube, the small channel that helps ventilate the middle ear. When fluid is trapped, pressure builds and bacteria or […]

Ear infection vs teething confusion

Ear infection vs teething confusion

Why the Confusion Happens Ear infection vs teething confusion happens because infants communicate discomfort with a limited behavioral vocabulary. A baby who has gum pressure may chew, cry, wake frequently, refuse a bottle or breast briefly, and rub the side of the face. A baby with acute otitis media may also cry, sleep poorly, feed […]

Solutions for listening problems

Solutions for listening problems

Start by defining the listening problem “Not listening” is a description, not a diagnosis. Before choosing solutions, it helps to observe the pattern. Does the child fail to respond to their name, ask for repetition, turn up screens, mishear words, watch faces closely, or seem lost in noisy places? Do concerns appear mainly during transitions, […]