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Baby (14 months)has water in ears since more than 2 months.doctor wants to see her every 2 weeks.she said there's no infection for now.. dangerous?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

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Possibly: If you mean fluid in the middle ear (/behind the eardrum), it depends a lot on its viscosity. If thick, can impair mobility of the bones in the ear (stirrup/hammer/anvil), and thus hearing. Should see a pediatric ENT dr for eval, as might recommend tubes to aid drainage.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 1/28/2017

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A member asked:

Baby (14 months)has water in ears since more than 2 months.doctor wants to see her every 2 weeks.she said there's no infection for now.. dangerous?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Alves answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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