Understanding Ear Health

What is a common ear infection that affects children?

• Tinnitus

• Sinusitis

• Otitis media

• Otitis externa

What can cause hearing loss in kids?

• Frequent swimming

• Genetic conditions, ear infections, loud noise exposure, physical trauma, and certain medications.

• Poor diet

• Lack of sleep

Why is earwax important for our ears?

• Earwax is primarily made of water.

• Earwax helps improve hearing ability.

• Earwax is a sign of poor hygiene.

• Earwax is important because it protects the ear canal, traps debris, and has antibacterial properties.

How should you clean your ears safely?

• Use cotton swabs to clean deep inside the ear canal.

• Clean your ears by wiping the outer ear with a damp cloth and avoiding insertion of objects into the ear canal.

• Rinse your ears with water from a hose.

• Pour hydrogen peroxide directly into the ear canal.

What is one way to protect your ears from loud noises?

• Avoid using any hearing protection.

• Use earplugs or noise-canceling headphones.

• Stay in noisy environments without precautions.

• Listen to loud music regularly.

What are symptoms of an ear infection?

• Nausea and vomiting

• Skin rash and itching

• Headaches and dizziness

• Symptoms of an ear infection include ear pain, difficulty hearing, fluid drainage, fever, irritability, and a feeling of fullness in the ear.

How can allergies affect your ears?

• Allergies can cause ear congestion, pressure, and infections.

• Allergies only affect the skin.

• Allergies can improve ear health.

• Allergies have no effect on the ears.

What should you do if you have too much earwax?

• Ignore it and hope it goes away

• Use a cotton swab to dig it out

• Insert a small object to push it further in

• Use over-the-counter ear drops to soften it, then flush with warm water, or see a doctor.

Why is it important to wear ear protection at concerts?

• To enhance the concert experience with better sound quality.

• To avoid getting distracted by other concert-goers.

• It is important to wear ear protection at concerts to prevent hearing damage from loud music.

• To comply with venue dress codes.

What is the name of the tube that connects the ear to the throat?

• Auditory canal

• Eustachian tube

• Tympanic duct

• Pharyngeal tube