Ear Problems And Injuries, Age 11 And Younger: Check Your Symptoms
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You have answered Yes to:Do you think your child may have a hearing problem?
See significance of a hearing problem if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
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Your child needs an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
- Yes
Do you think your child may have a hearing problem (especially after an ear infection)?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Last updated: | February 13, 2008 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Donald R. Mintz, MD - Otolaryngology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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