Ear Infections
Ear Infections Causes Ear infections often happen in children with a cold, sore throat, or allergies. These cause the nose and throat to swell and block the tube that drains fluid out of the middle ear (see drawing). Fluid backs up behind the eardrum, and germs spread to the middle ear. This can cause ear pain and fever. Anyone can get an ear infection, but children get them more often than adults. Symptoms Some symptoms of an ear infection include: Fever Earache Pulling or rubbing the ear Not eating as […]
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