Learn how to identify, treat and prevent otitis externa, an infection of the ear canal.
An earache can develop because of an infection, impacted earwax or an injury. Learn how to treat an earache at home and when to see a doctor.
Otitis media is a middle ear infection caused by a backup of fluid behind the eardrum. Learn the causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment of otitis media.
Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of middle ear effusion, a build-up of fluid behind the eardrum.
Mastoiditis is an infection caused by bacteria within the bone behind the ear. Learn more about what causes mastoiditis and find out how it is diagnosed and treated.
Your child's doctor prescribed a medicine called Ciprodex ear drops to prevent and treat your child's ear infection. This information sheet explains what Ciprodex is, how to give it, and its possible side effects.
Microtia is a condition where the outer ear is underdeveloped or absent. Learn about surgical ear reconstruction, where rib cartilage is used to create a new outer ear, as well as alternatives like prosthetic ears.
An overview of the symptoms, causes and treatment of this sudden partial facial weakness.
Learn how to safely clean your child's ears.
Learn how to prevent the spread of recreational water illnesses while cooling down in pools, fountains and water parks.
Discusses pain management for common childhood pain and injuries such as ear infections, colic, and injections.
A new ear piercing can easily become infected. Find out how to properly care for your child's new piercing.
A myringotomy is a surgical procedure in which tiny soft tubes are placed in a child's ear to drain fluid. Learn how to care for a myringotomy at home.
A mastoidectomy is surgery to remove a part of the bone behind a child's ear. Learn about what to expect during the operation and follow up treatment.
Find information about common problems such as ear infections, strep throat, croup and nosebleeds. Also learn about cochlear implants, choanal atresia, adenoid surgery and tonsillectomy.
Babies born with a cleft palate often have a conductive hearing loss.
A tympanoplasty is an operation to fix a hole in your child's eardrum. Learn about tympanoplasty and how to help your child recover from surgery.
A cochlear implant is an electronic device that helps your child hear better. Learn what is involved in cochlear implant surgery.
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare inherited disease that can cause recurring lung, ear and sinus infections. Find out how the condition is caused and treated and the long-term outlook for children with PCD.
Learn how to correctly take your child's temperature when they have a fever, depending on their age, and which methods to avoid.
Accidentally swallowing button batteries can cause life-threatening injury. Learn what to do if your child swallows a button battery.
Learn about cleft lip and cleft palate and its impact on a baby's feeding, hearing, teeth and speech.
Adenoids are located behind the nose on the back wall of the nasal cavity. Find out about the signs and symptoms of enlarged adenoids and what you can do to help.
Learn about how pain is assessed in toddlers and preschoolers. At this age, children can usually indicate the amount, type, and location of pain.
An MRI scan gives a clear picture of the inside of the body and can help diagnose cancer. Learn about how MRIs are done, what to expect during the scan and when you get your results.
