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Ear infection with fluid

Questions to ask your doctor

If your child has been diagnosed with fluid in the ear, you may want to talk to your doctor to find out more.

Here are some questions that you might want to ask.

How do you know my child has fluid in the ear?
What tests has he or she had, and what do the results mean?
Why does my child have fluid in the ear?
Is his or her hearing affected? If so, by how much?
Is my child at risk in any way?
What are the best treatments for my child?
What are the pros and cons of each treatment?
Why is having no treatment an option for fluid in the ear?
What else can I do to help my child?
Can I do anything to stop my child from getting fluid in the ear again?

This information was last updated on May 11, 2009

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