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A Pain in the Ear

Ear Infections in Young Children

By Teri Brown

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Other Causes
Though ear infections are the most common cause of ear pain, your child's ears may hurt for reasons other than a typical middle ear infection, such as an infection of the ear canal skin (sometimes known as swimmer's ear), a sore throat or teething or sore gums

The causes of ear infections vary, but there are high-risk groups that are more likely to develop ear infections than others. "Upper respiratory infections are one common cause of ear infections," says Dr. Thomsen. "However, exposure to smoke, attending a large group daycare and lying down while drinking a bottle will also increase your child's risks."

Other risk factors include:

  • Previous ear infections, particularly if the infections occurred before the child's first birthday.
  • A family history of ear infections.
  • Being premature or a low birth weight.
  • Being a boy (boys tend to have more middle ear infections than girls).
  • Frequent colds or other infections.
  • Taking a bottle to bed.

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