Common Causes of Ear Infections

Ear infections can be difficult for your child to deal with, and they can be hard to deal with if they happen consistently. It’s important that you’re able to identify what could cause ear infections so that you can help prevent them for your child. Our pediatricians at Mid Kansas Pediatric Associates in Derby, East Wichita, and West Wichita, KS, can explain what commonly causes ear infections and how they can be prevented.

Common Causes of Ear Infections

Ear infections can happen for many different reasons and it’s important to know why your child might be dealing with one. Just like getting a cold, ear infections can be caused by bacteria moving to the middle ear and causing inflammation and infection.

Ear infections can also be caused by the structure of your child’s ear. Their ears aren’t as developed as adult ears are and are more prone to infection. This could also be because fluid is building up and isn’t properly draining out, causing infection to form. If your child has chronic ear infections, a tube may need to be inserted into your child’s ear to help with drainage and ear infections.

You should be sure to have your child wash their hands often to remove bacteria and avoid other sick children when possible. Making sure your child has their flu shot can help prevent sickness and infection from happening. If your child is dealing with an ear infection, antibiotics are needed to kill the bacteria.

Contact Our Pediatrician Today

Help prevent ear infections for your child. Contact our pediatricians at Mid Kansas Pediatric Associates in Derby, East Wichita, and West Wichita, KS, to learn more about what causes ear infections. Call today at (316) 719-2001 for the office in Derby, (316) 634-2000 for the office in East Wichita, and (316) 773-3100 for the office in West Wichita.