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Your child's health and safety is our top priority. Please search our resource library for information on health, nutrition, fitness, injury prevention and other important topics.

Cholesteatoma

A cholesteatoma is a growth behind the eardrum that can damage the bones of the middle ear. Treating it can help prevent hearing loss.

Cochlear Implants

Cochlear implants can help many kids with severe hearing loss. Find out how they work and who can get them.

Dealing With Earwax (Cerumen)

Earwax helps protect the eardrum and fight infection. Parents shouldn't attempt to remove earwax at home, as doing so risks damage to the ear canal and, possibly, a child's hearing.

Ear Canal Stenosis

Ear canal stenosis is a narrow ear canal. If it leads to hearing loss or other problems, surgery can help.

Ear Injuries

Ear injuries not only can affect a child's hearing, but sense of balance too. That's because our ears also help keep us steady on our feet.

Ear Tube Surgery

Many kids get middle ear infections (otitis media). Doctors may suggest ear tube surgery for those with multiple infections or a hearing loss or speech delay.

Eardrum Injuries

A "popped" eardrum is more than just painful - it can sometimes lead to hearing loss. Learn about ruptured eardrums and how to prevent them.

Ears

Hearing may be the ears' main job, but it's not all they do. Learn all about the ears in this Body Basics article.

Epigenetics

Epigenetics - the idea that environmental factors can change the health not only of the people who are exposed to them, but also the health of their descendants - is something we'll be hearing more about.

Health Care Providers: Audiologists

An audiologist is a health care professional who studies and treats hearing and balance problems.