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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.

  • Ear Infection - Bacterial

    A bacterial infection of the middle ear (the space behind the eardrum).

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  • Ear Infection - Ruptured Eardrum

    The eardrum has ruptured and cloudy fluid drains from the ear canal. Caused by a bacterial infection of the middle ear (the space behind the eardrum).

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  • Ear Infection - Viral

    A viral infection of the middle ear (the space behind the eardrum).

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  • Ear Infections - Prevention

    Advice about how to prevent recurrent ear infections.

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  • Ear Infection—Child Care and Schools

    There are 2 common types of ear infections: otitis media (middle ear infection) and otitis externa (swimmer’s ear). Most ear infections of young children occur in the middle ear.

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  • Ear Injury

    Injuries to the outer ear, ear canal or eardrum.

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  • Ear Pierced (Healed) - Minor Infection

    Minor pierced ear infection. More than 6 weeks since ear was pierced. Initial healing went well. New symptoms are localized redness, swelling and crusting just at earring site. Spreading redness is more serious and needs to be seen.

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  • Ear Pierced (New) - Minor Infection

    Minor pierced ear infection. Less than 6 weeks since ear was pierced. Symptoms are localized redness, swelling and crusting just at earring site. Spreading redness is more serious and needs to be seen

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    1710 W 287 Business #100,
    Waxahachie, TX 75165