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Oct
Fluid In Ear Toddler. Middle ear infections are common in babies and children age 2 and younger because their Eustachian tubes are shorter more horizontal straighter and more easily clogged than in adults. Parts of the middle ear are infected and swollen and fluid is trapped behind the eardrum. Although anyone can get fluid in their ears children are much more susceptible to it due to the fact that their auditory tube is smaller and more horizontal than that of an adult. The fever your child often develops is due to the infection in the middle ear that his little body is fighting.
Middle ear infections are common in babies and children age 2 and younger because their Eustachian tubes are shorter more horizontal straighter and more easily clogged than in adults. In fact 90 out of 100 children will experience fluid in their ears at some point before the age of 5 or 6. The drainage is from a torn eardrum. When fluid in the ear doesnt drain properly out of the Eustachian tube it can build up in the middle ear just behind the eardrum. Because fluid in the ear is often asymptomatic especially in children it often goes undiagnosed. The pain and temporary hearing loss your toddler sometimes experiences is due to the blocked fluid putting pressure on the eardrum.
The drainage is from a torn eardrum.
Place 1 cup of coarse salt into the microwave for two to three minutes until it is warm but not hot. This can affect your toddlers hearing and may cause delays in speech development. When fluid in the ear doesnt drain properly out of the Eustachian tube it can build up in the middle ear just behind the eardrum. If your toddler is prone to recurring ear infections she may develop a build-up of thick fluid in the middle ear. And children have more frequent colds and other viral illnesses that can set them up for more fluid in the middle ear and more ear infections. Use a cotton ball or tissue to blot away any excess liquid or wax Have your child sit up.