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A member asked:
My 5yr old is prone to ear infections. could swimming increase his chances of gettin them? at his age would tubes still be a possibility, consult ent?
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Different issues: The middle ear otitis that benefits from tubes is different from the canal infections that come with swimming. Middle ear infections are head size related and fade as the kids eustachian tubes enlarge with age. Swimmer's ear is related to time in the pool and retention of water after swimming. Remove the water and end the problem.Tubes would have no benefit.
Answered 6/1/2016
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