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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nEar infections are very common in young children. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) states that five out of six children will have at least one ear infection<\/a> by their third birthday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common symptoms of middle ear infections are ear pain, fever and fluid drainage. Sometimes the buildup of fluid in the ear can cause muffled hearing or temporary hearing loss as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your child is especially young, they may not be able to verbalize if they are in discomfort. Keep an eye out for other signs such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The good news is that most ear infections resolve on their own, and with that, your child\u2019s hearing should return to normal. In cases of severe or frequent infections, antibiotics or other treatments may be recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contrary to popular belief, our ears actually do a really good job of producing the right amount of earwax as well as being able to self-clean to avoid buildup. In fact, using a cotton swab to try and clean your ears or those of your child can actually push earwax back into the canal and cause impaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Earwax buildup can cause symptoms such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\nEarwax Buildup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n