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What could cause frequent ear infections?
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Many causes!: Ear infections can be caused by viral colds or spread from infections in the eyes or sinuses. Also associated with second-hand smoke exposure. Some children are much more prone to frequent infections than others. This can be a result of inherited ear anatomy or differences in immune function. Most often, children grow out of the frequent ear infections with time. Talk with your doctor.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Ear infections: You may also be getting frequent colds or sinus infections that may precipitating ear infections. You may need antibiotics or if you have serous otitis media you may need to have tubes placed. You may have cholesteotoma.See your ENT doctor.
Answered 6/10/2014
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